JERA Co., Inc., Japan's largest power producer, announced the signing of a Strategic Partnering Agreement with the Office of the Governor of the State of Hawaii to support Hawaii's decarbonization goals and energy transition. The agreement was signed on October 6, 2025, at JERA's Tokyo headquarters by Governor Josh Green and JERA Global CEO Yukio Kani, marking a new step in Hawaii-Japan collaboration on energy partnership and future-oriented development.

Partnership Framework and Objectives

The Strategic Partnering Agreement establishes a framework for long-term collaboration among JERA Co., Inc., its U.S. subsidiary JERA Americas Inc., and the State of Hawaii. The partnership focuses on fuel diversity and developing pathways toward decarbonization for the island state. The collaboration is designed to help realize the Hawaii State Energy Office's Alternative Fuels, Repowering and Energy Transition Study, which was published in January 2025.

The study concluded that in the short term, the state should accelerate its shift away from oil by using affordable and reliable alternative fuels, including natural gas.

Leadership Statements on Energy Collaboration

Governor Josh Green emphasized the state's commitment to sustainable energy transformation through this partnership. “The State of Hawaii is committed to achieving a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for our people,” Green stated. “By collaborating with JERA, Japan's largest power producer and a recognized global leader in energy transition, we are gaining access to valuable expertise and experience that will help accelerate our decarbonization journey while improving reliability and affordability for our residents.”

JERA Global CEO Yukio Kani highlighted the shared challenges between Japan and Hawaii as island communities. “JERA is honored to partner with the State of Hawaii in advancing its energy transition goals,” Kani said. “As island communities, Japan and Hawaii share similar challenges and opportunities in pursuing affordability, stability, and sustainability. By working together, we aim to develop practical, innovative solutions that strengthen energy resilience and reduce costs for the people of Hawaii.”

JERA's Energy Expertise and Global Operations

JERA brings extensive experience in the development and operation of large-scale, reliable energy infrastructure worldwide, with a growing focus on low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, and renewable energy integration. The company has committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions from its domestic and international operations by 2050, as part of its mission to provide cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy challenges and ensure a sustainable and stable global energy supply.

Established in 2015, JERA is a global energy leader that produces one-third of Japan's electricity and ranks as one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. The company has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, from participation in LNG upstream projects and fuel procurement to fuel transportation and power generation. In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA has committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.

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