India and Japan have strengthened their partnership in the energy sector through a Ministerial-level India-Japan Energy Dialogue held via video conferencing. The meeting, co-chaired by India’s Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Muto Yoji, aimed to expand cooperation in various areas, including Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS), green chemicals, biofuels, and advanced technologies in the energy sector.
The two countries have been collaborating in the energy sector under the Japan-India Clean Energy Partnership, focusing on energy security, clean energy transition, and addressing climate change. The India-Japan Energy Dialogue and sectoral Joint Working Groups (JWGs) have institutionalized this cooperation, with various Indian ministries, including Power, New and Renewable Energy, Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Coal, making presentations on their progress and future cooperation pathways.
The meeting covered key areas such as smart grids, green hydrogen, renewable energy integration, energy storage, energy efficiency, and sustainable fuels. Both nations agreed to strengthen cooperation in frontier domains, including advanced battery technologies, critical mineral supply chains, and CCUS. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to energy security and inclusive growth, welcoming progress in areas like energy efficiency, clean hydrogen, ammonia, and renewable energy.
The India-Japan partnership is expected to play a crucial role in advancing secure, resilient, and sustainable energy systems in the Indo-Pacific region. The collaboration between the two countries will focus on promoting clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring energy security. With their combined expertise and resources, India and Japan aim to create a more sustainable and energy-efficient future, not only for their own countries but also for the wider region.
The agreement to expand cooperation in CCUS, green chemicals, and biofuels is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy. The use of CCUS technology can significantly reduce emissions from industrial sources, while green chemicals and biofuels can provide alternative, sustainable energy sources. The partnership between India and Japan will help to accelerate the development and deployment of these technologies, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.