Japan and Germany Sign Clean Hydrogen Cooperation Declaration
Overview
Japan and Germany signed a joint declaration of intent to strengthen cooperation across the value chain for clean hydrogen and related areas, from production to use. They plan to cooperate on market development, trade, infrastructure, investment, regulation and certification, research and development, and business partnerships, deepening bilateral ties while expanding demand and supply and advancing supply chain cooperation with European countries.
Key points
- Japan and Germany will strengthen cooperation across the entire clean hydrogen value chain.
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Miyamoto and German Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Lowenhoff signed the declaration.
- Cooperation will cover market development, trade, infrastructure, investment, regulation and certification, and research and development.
Overview
Germany is one of Europe’s largest economies and industrial nations, and is working to create substantial hydrogen demand and develop supply infrastructure. Japanese and German companies have already cooperated across a wide range of fields. This joint declaration of intent builds on that foundation and strengthens cooperation across the hydrogen value chain, including the production, trade, transport, storage, distribution, and use of clean hydrogen and related areas.
Impact
Building on the signing, Japan and Germany intend to further strengthen their longstanding cooperation in the hydrogen sector. They also plan to promote expanded demand and supply for hydrogen and related areas, as well as supply chain cooperation, with European countries, including Germany.
Details
Areas of cooperation include market development and demand creation, international trade and supply chains, infrastructure, investment, regulation and certification, research and development, and business partnerships. The declaration was signed by Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Miyamoto and German Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy Stefan Lowenhoff.