South Africa and Japan are working to turn their 2023 hydrogen and ammonia memorandum into concrete projects. Officials from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry met in Chiba to discuss renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production, distribution, storage, and workforce development. The plan includes TVET colleges, universities, and reskilling programmes so South African workers can take part in the emerging hydrogen economy. The partnership targets energy-intensive industries that need low-carbon alternatives and aims to build new export opportunities. No specific projects or funding amounts were announced. The next step is a programme of action that turns the agreement into projects with private-sector involvement.
