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.
