India and Japan have agreed to broaden their cooperation in clean hydrogen, carbon capture, and advanced energy technologies, building on their partnership under the Japan–India Clean Energy Partnership. The agreement was reached during the India–Japan Energy Dialogue, held at the ministerial level through video conferencing on Monday. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Minister of Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Muto Yoji.

The dialogue provided an opportunity for the two nations to review progress in their existing collaboration and identify new areas where cooperation can be deepened. According to the Ministry of Power, the discussions highlighted energy security and inclusive growth as shared priorities. Both sides welcomed the strides made in areas such as clean hydrogen, ammonia, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. These themes have been central to India and Japan’s engagement in recent years, as both countries work towards advancing low-carbon development pathways.

One of the key outcomes of the dialogue was the decision to extend cooperation to additional technologies and sectors. These include Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), green chemicals, and biofuels. The ministers also underlined the importance of advanced technologies in addressing the twin challenges of energy demand growth and climate change. As emerging economies with substantial energy needs, both India and Japan are exploring avenues to balance economic growth with sustainability objectives.

The Japan–India Clean Energy Partnership, established to facilitate cooperation in decarbonisation, has been a central platform for policy dialogue, research, and pilot projects. Hydrogen has featured prominently in this engagement, with Japan advancing its hydrogen-based economy and India beginning to scale up initiatives such as the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Ammonia, often discussed in tandem with hydrogen, has also attracted attention as a potential fuel and carrier for clean energy.

The inclusion of CCUS in the cooperation agenda reflects a growing recognition of its role in meeting emission reduction targets. While renewable energy and hydrogen are expected to dominate the long-term energy transition, CCUS is increasingly seen as a bridging solution that can help reduce emissions from hard-to-abate sectors in the interim. Similarly, biofuels and green chemicals are areas where collaboration could offer opportunities for technology exchange, supply chain development, and joint research.

The dialogue also underscored the strategic aspect of energy cooperation between India and Japan. Both countries view clean energy collaboration not only through the lens of sustainability but also as a way to enhance energy resilience, diversify sources, and build innovation ecosystems. The ministers reiterated their intent to continue engaging at both the policy and industry levels to drive forward concrete projects and partnerships.

By widening the scope of their energy partnership, India and Japan aim to leverage their respective strengths in technology, investment, and market development. The collaboration reflects a shared vision of advancing clean energy transitions while ensuring energy security and economic growth.

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