Japan is adjusting its approach to energy cooperation with South Africa, moving away from the immediate promotion of ammonia co-firing in coal plants. This technology aims to reduce carbon emissions by blending ammonia with coal, but the shift suggests a change in how climate finance is being deployed. The move comes as Japan fast-tracks loans to support South Africa's energy transition. This shift highlights the ongoing tension between maintaining existing coal infrastructure and the urgent need for real decarbonization in emerging economies.
