Japan’s energy transition

Regulatory review, analysis and legal updates

Japan has recently seen significant changes in its energy sector as it transitions towards a more sustainable, secure and diversified energy supply mix for the future.

To meet both the energy demands and Japan's commitment to achieve net zero by 2050, renewables and other clean energy projects will need to gain momentum. And fast.

Together with private sector investment, driving this acceleration is the Japanese government; whose subsidy and incentive schemes anticipated this year, are expected to give the industry the kick-start required for a more sustainable future.

We are monitoring developments closely, in relation to hydrogen, ammonia, solar, battery storage and wind, and will be providing regular updates.

Insights

Japanese government approves new legislation bill on hydrogen price-gap subsidy

On 13 February 2024, the Japanese government approved a new legislation bill to provide subsidies to suppliers of hydrogen and ammonia.

Publication | 2月 13, 2024

Building the Japanese hydrogen economy: Support for industrial scale projects

To accelerate the global hydrogen/ammonia economy, the Japanese government has recognised the need to support the development of commercial/industrial scale hydrogen supply chain.

Publication | 2月 11, 2024

Hydrogen and ammonia: 2024 trends, opportunities and risks in light of Japanese regulatory change

Japan is now making a renewed push for the development of its hydrogen/ammonia economy, with the country targeting consumption of 20 million tons per year by 2050. With the goal of hydrogen and ammonia making up 1% of the country’s primary energy mix by 2030, there is now heightened attention on Japanese energy policy and regulatory change with key market-players watching closely for emerging investment opportunities.

Publication | 1月 26, 2024

Hydrogen and Ammonia Projects waiting on METI support

The world continues to wait on the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for the support the hydrogen/ammonia sector needs to kick-start the industry.

Publication | 12月 22, 2023