Japanese utility JERA and South Korean conglomerate Samsung C&T have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia supply chains. The agreement focuses on increasing operational flexibility and managing carbon intensity attributes in storage facilities, allowing molecules to be differentiated by their carbon footprint. Both countries are heavily dependent on imported energy and are positioning hydrogen and ammonia as key alternatives to fossil fuels. JERA plans to launch what it calls Japan's first integrated low-carbon ammonia value chain around fiscal year 2029, covering production, transportation, and utilization. The company has also been selected under Japan's METI price gap support scheme for low-carbon hydrogen. Samsung C&T is advancing low-carbon ammonia infrastructure projects with national government backing. The partnership supports JERA's Zero CO2 Emissions 2050 initiative, targeting net-zero emissions across its operations. The MoU signals growing cross-border cooperation in Asia's emerging hydrogen and ammonia markets. Both companies aim to build commercially viable supply chains that could reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports and support regional decarbonization goals.
