JERA, the Japanese energy giant, is making great strides to emphasize its role as a major player in the field of hydrogen and green ammonia in the Middle East. The company has established a department dedicated to investing in these promising projects, with a particular focus on “blue ammonia” facilities targeting the production of one million tons annually.

Jira's interest in the region is due to it hosting some of the largest planned blue ammonia projects in the world. These projects are driven by the desire of oil and gas producing countries to benefit from carbon sequestration technology to develop clean fuels that meet the growing demand for sustainable energy.

Jira has already signed preliminary agreements with the Saudi Public Investment Fund and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to cooperate in the field of clean hydrogen and ammonia, and has also entered into a partnership with CF Industries Holdings to build an ammonia plant in the US state of Louisiana.

Japan is a major destination for clean hydrogen and ammonia consumption. As part of its relentless pursuit of reducing emissions, Jira is testing the use of ammonia as a substitute for coal at its Heikinan power plant.

With the increasing global demand for clean fuels, Jira’s investments pave the way for a promising future for hydrogen and green ammonia in the Middle East. These investments also contribute to strengthening the region’s position as a leading center for sustainable energy production, in line with global sustainable development goals.