Plan for Ammonia to 2050

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) plans to introduce 30 million tonnes of renewable-based ammonia annually into the fuel mix by 2050 to cut emissions from older power plants and shipping. As confirmed in the 7th Strategic Energy Plan in February 2025, METI aims to replace 20% of coal in coal-fired power plants with ammonia by 2030, increasing to 50% over time.

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