UAE and Japan join forces to explore hydrogen development

UAE and Japan join forces to explore hydrogen development

The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has teamed up with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to explore opportunities in the field of hydrogen development.

The pact, which was signed virtually, will see the countries expanding the areas of collaboration and boost investment in the hydrogen sector, state news agency Wam reported on Friday.

It will accelerate the energy transition towards a low-carbon future, it added.

Such partnerships support the direction of the two countries towards achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, as well as contributing to the shift towards clean, renewable energy by relying on hydrogen production, Suhail