The basis for dialogue on decarbonization has been created: Turkmenistan and Japan signed a memorandum
Turkmenistan and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding that includes cooperation in the field of decarbonization. The document was signed by Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ken Saito at a meeting in Tokyo on January 22.
The parties agreed to cooperate in the field of technologies that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions during production processes in the fuel and energy complex of Turkmenistan, the Japanese business newspaper Nikkei reported on Monday.
It is noted that Itochu and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have teamed up with a local state-owned chemical company to discuss additional construction of a plant for the synthesis of gasoline from natural gas. It will also help introduce technologies to reduce methane emissions associated with hydrocarbon production.
The Japan Export Credit Agency (NEXI) is covering the maintenance costs of a natural gas-fuelled ammonia-urea chemical fertilizer plant in a project involving Itochu and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Ken Saito emphasized that the role of Central Asia in achieving carbon neutrality is intensively increasing. He also expressed hope for progress in the implementation of new joint projects.
To strengthen the specific content of cooperation, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to intensify cooperation in the field of decarbonization technologies with all Central Asian countries, including Turkmenistan.
The publication also notes that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Central Asia later this year and take part in the six-party summit.
We previously wrote that Japan hopes to intensify ties with Central Asian countries using green technologies.
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