In Tokyo, Japan and the European Union have formed an alliance to collaborate on strategies promoting the demand and supply of clean hydrogen while advancing related technologies. Japan views hydrogen as a cleaner alternative to LNG, pivotal in achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2050. Similarly, Europe considers hydrogen a crucial element in phasing out Russian fossil fuels and aims to produce and import vast quantities of renewable hydrogen by 2030, necessitating infrastructure enhancements. European Commissioner Kadri Simson emphasized the significance of EU-Japan coordination to foster renewable and low-carbon hydrogen globally. Germany recently approved a bill to expedite hydrogen infrastructure development post the Ukraine crisis, echoing Japan's commitment to invest $19 billion in clean hydrogen production subsidies over the next 15 years. Japanese firms like Itochu Corp are exploring hydrogen and ammonia supply chain projects in Kitakyushu, aligning with the city's future renewable energy role.