JERA Certified as a Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Derivatives Supplier under Japan’s Hub Development Support Scheme2026/03/27
JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company, today announced that it has been certified as a Supplier of Low-Carbon Hydrogen and its Derivatives under Japan’s Support for the Development of Hubs scheme* (“the Scheme”) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (“METI”), in accordance with the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act.
Through this certification, JERA will be eligible to receive support for the development of infrastructure necessary to supply low-carbon ammonia to other users, including truck loading facilities. JERA expects this to contribute to the advancement of hydrogen and ammonia utilization in the Chubu region.
JERA was previously certified under the “Support Focusing on the Price Gap” scheme, as announced on December 19, 2025. With support from both schemes, JERA plans to supply low-carbon ammonia produced at the Blue Point Project in Louisiana, USA, for use at the Hekinan Thermal Power Station, as well as to other commercial and industrial customers in the Chubu region.
Under its “JERA Zero Emissions 2050” ambition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050 through the expansion of renewable energy and the advancement of lower-carbon thermal power generation. Looking ahead, JERA will continue to collaborate with leading partners in Japan and around the world to further develop and expand lower-carbon hydrogen and ammonia value chains, contributing to its mission to provide cutting-edge solutions to the world’s energy issues.
* The Scheme provides financial support for the development of facilities necessary for the transport and storage of low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives between production or import sites and end-use locations. The support applies to infrastructure required for the implementation of certified business plans and covers facilities jointly used by multiple low-carbon hydrogen users.
About JERA
JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the Company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally.
In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.
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