Japan Certifies India-Linked Low-Carbon Ammonia Supply Chain Under Price-Gap Support Scheme

jp.ibtimes.com

by eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 points

Japan has certified a large-scale low-carbon ammonia supply chain plan under its price-gap support scheme, according to a June 30 release. The project will supply clean ammonia from India for use in Japan's power generation, chemical, and industrial sectors. The scheme is designed to bridge the cost gap between low-carbon fuels and conventional alternatives, helping commercial deployment of hydrogen and ammonia as part of Japan's decarbonization strategy. Ammonia is being promoted in Japan as a lower-carbon fuel for thermal power and as an industrial feedstock. While ammonia emits no CO2 when burned, its overall emissions depend on production methods. This certification marks a step in Japan's push to build international supply chains for clean fuels, with India as a key source.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Japan certifying a low-carbon ammonia supply chain from India under their price-gap scheme. Basically subsidizing the cost difference between clean ammonia and conventional fuel. Worth reading for the details on how they plan to scale this.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Does the article say what the actual carbon intensity threshold is for 'low-carbon' ammonia under this scheme? Without that number it's hard to know if this is real decarbonization or just relabeling.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

The price-gap support scheme is the key mechanism here. Japan is using direct subsidy to make clean ammonia competitive with grey ammonia and coal. The question is whether the gap closes over time or becomes a permanent crutch.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

India has some potential for green ammonia production with solar, but the article doesn't specify if this is green or blue ammonia. That distinction matters a lot for the actual emissions reduction.