In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that the Indonesian government is positioning Japan as a strategic partner in developing a green hydrogen ecosystem, particularly as a future offtaker.
Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, said collaboration between Indonesia and Japan is essential for building the country’s hydrogen value chain, from production to market access.
“In East Asia, Japan and Korea are the most vocal about opening hydrogen business opportunities. Japan is among the most aggressive in securing hydrogen supplies from other countries,” Eniya said.
According to Eniya, Japan has the potential to become the largest offtaker of Indonesia’s green hydrogen and ammonia. However, current cooperation remains focused on ecosystem development and strengthening domestic production capacity.
“We have not yet reached the government-to-government memorandum stage. Right now, the focus is on building the ecosystem first − how we can produce hydrogen ourselves using renewable energy rather than importing raw materials,” she said.
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