AboitizPower, JERA partner to explore greener fuels in the Philippines

The two companies will be assessing the feasibility of ammonia co-fired power generation. 

Aboitiz Power Corp. and JERA Co., Inc have partnered to assess the feasibility of ammonia co-fired power generation. 

Under the memorandum of understanding, the two companies will also look into the development of ammonia and hydrogen value chains in the Philippines. 

“Ammonia offers a compelling solution for decarbonizing the power sector, and by looking into it, we are taking a step towards developing the infrastructure needed to support the ammonia and hydrogen value chains,” AboitizPower Chairman Sabin Aboitiz said. 

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The partnership is also in line with the decarbonisation goals of AboitizPower and the Philippines. 

“This MOU allows JERA to leverage its experience and capabilities to support both Aboitiz power and the Philippines to reach their emissions targets. We are going to share the Realization of a Low-Carbon Society as a Global Leader Laying the Foundation for the Future of Energy,” JERA President Satoshi Onoda said.