JERA Co., Inc.

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JERA Co., Inc. is a Japanese energy company formed as a joint venture between TEPCO Fuel & Power, Inc. and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. It is Japan’s largest power generation company, with activities spanning fuel procurement, liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping and regasification, thermal power operations, renewable power development, and energy trading in Japan and internationally.

Relevant to the chemical industry, JERA plays a major role in the LNG value chain and is advancing low‑carbon fuel pathways, including hydrogen and ammonia for co‑firing at power plants and potential use as industrial feedstocks. The company invests in import terminals, storage, and supply logistics, and is exploring carbon capture and synthetic methane (e‑methane) to reduce emissions from thermal generation and hard‑to‑abate sectors. Through its scale and partnerships, JERA influences regional availability and pricing of LNG and ammonia in Asia and supports the build‑out of infrastructure for emerging clean fuels.

Projects JERA is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving JERA, of which one is active.

JERA's role on them: Offtaker.

1 FID / Sanctioned

1 new construction.

Expected to start operating
2026
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2027
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2028
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2029
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2030
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2031
1 project

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Targeting: Natural gas (1)

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Latest news on JERA

14 September 2026
Petrobras signs 20-year 0.8 mtpa LNG contract with Sempra Infrastructure

0.8 mtpa of LNG contracted for 20 years from Port Arthur LNG in Texas to reduce spot exposure and improve gas-supply flexibility.

28 August 2026
PETRONAS 1H 2026: resilient results and energy-security focus

Revenue up 15% to RM152.4bn; PAT RM27.2bn; CAPEX RM41.4bn and full ownership of PRefChem expected in 2H 2026 amid West Asia conflict-driven volatility.

10 June 2026
PETRONAS and JERA sign 20‑year LNG supply deal extending partnership into 2040s

Up to ~2 MTPA of LNG supplied from 2028 for 20 years, delivered on new low‑emission 174,000‑cbm carriers via a more flexible supply arrangement.

3 February 2026
QatarEnergy, METI, JERA Agree on LNG Supply for Japan Emergencies

The MoU ensures LNG supply to Japan during emergencies, highlighting Qatar's role in energy security and stable supply.

3 February 2026
QatarEnergy and JERA Sign 27-Year LNG Supply Deal

The agreement, signed at LNG 2026 in Doha, will supply Japan with 3 MTPA of LNG starting in 2028, reinforcing a partnership dating back to the 1990s.

28 January 2026
ADNOC and TAQA sign 27‑year utilities agreement for TA’ZIZ chemicals hub

27-year deal to build central utilities (power, steam, cooling, water/wastewater) for a Ruwais chemicals zone, enabling 4.7 MTPA of methanol, low-carbon ammonia, PVC, EDC/VCM and caustic soda by 2028

28 January 2026
ADNOC and TAQA Sign 27-Year Utilities Deal with TA’ZIZ for Ruwais Chemicals Production

The agreement supports UAE's industrial growth by providing utilities for TA’ZIZ, enabling 4.7 million tonnes of chemicals production annually by 2028.

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