South Africa's Eastern Cape premier, Oscar Mabuyane, along with a delegation that included the electricity and energy minister and the Northern Cape premier, recently undertook a trip to Japan with the objective of attracting investments in green hydrogen initiatives. The primary goal behind this visit was to secure funding from leading financial institutions and trading companies for projects within the Coega Special Economic Zone. Key Japanese companies like Mitsui, IHI, Itochu, MHI, and JERA were part of the discussions. The focus of the meetings was to highlight the potential for collaboration in the green hydrogen sector, signaling a positive outlook towards renewable energy development. By engaging with these Japanese investors, the delegation aimed to not only boost economic prospects at the Coega SEZ but also foster stronger partnerships between South Africa and Japan in the realm of sustainable energy.