JERA /en プレスリリース en <a href="/en/news/information/20260501_2408" hreflang="en">Directors and Auditors (Management Structure)</a> /en/news/information/20260501_2408 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) announces that its Board of Directors has today determined its candidate for Director positions for which approval will be sought at the 11th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for late June 2026.</p> <p> </p> <p>1.    Directors and Corporate Auditors<br /> (1)    Candidates for Director (to be resolved at the 11th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for late June 2026)</p> <table align="center" class="MsoTableGrid" style="width:512px; border-collapse:collapse; border:none" width="512"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Title</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Name</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Global CEO and Chair</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Yukio Kani</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">President, Director, </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">CEO and COO</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Hisahide Okuda</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Corporate Vice President, Managing Executive Officer, Director</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Kazuo Sakairi</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Senior Managing Executive Officer, Director, Chief Risk Officer (CRO)</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Kazunori Kasai</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Independent Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Joseph M. Naylor</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Independent Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Miyuki Suzuki</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Independent Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">John Rittenhouse</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Independent Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Lim Hwee Hua</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Akihiro Watanabe</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Independent Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">David Crane</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Independent Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Shiro Kuniya</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Kazuhiro Nabeta</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Outside Director*1</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:43px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Daisuke Sakai</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p>Representative Directors under Japanese law will be determined at the Board of Directors meeting following the conclusion of the 11th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for late June 2026. Mr. Kani and Mr. Okuda have been nominated to be appointed as representative directors.<br /> *1 The term “Outside Director” refers to an outside director as defined in Article 2, Item 15 of the Companies Act, and the term “Independent Outside Director” refers to an outside director who satisfies JERA’s independence criteria.</p> <p> </p> <p>(2)    Corporate Auditors(Mr. Kimura and Mr. Onodera are continuing. The candidate Mr. Hideo Oishi is to be resolved at the 11th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for late June 2026)</p> <table align="center" class="MsoTableGrid" style="width:512px; border-collapse:collapse; border:none" width="512"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:41px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Title</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:41px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Name</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:54px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Independent Outside Corporate Auditor*2</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:54px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Hideo Oishi</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:60px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Corporate Auditor</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:60px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Shuichi Kimura</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:267px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:57px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Outside Corporate Auditor*2</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:245px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; height:57px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Masahiro Onodera</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p>*2 The term “Outside Corporate Auditor” refers to an outside corporate auditor as defined in Article 2, Item 16 of the Companies Act, and the term “Independent Outside Corporate Auditor” refers to an outside corporate auditor who satisfies JERA’s independence criteria.</p> <p> </p> , <a class="link_txt link_pdf" href="/system/files/private/Reference%EF%BC%9ADirector%20Skills%20Matrix.pdf">Reference: Director Skills Matrix<span class="txt_link_pdf">[PDF: 405.9 KB]</span></a> Fri, 01 May 2026 11:11:16 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260501_2408 <a href="/en/news/information/20260427_2404" hreflang="en">FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results</a> /en/news/information/20260427_2404 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) today announced its consolidated financial results for FY2025 (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026). JERA has voluntarily adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the consolidated financial statements for the annual reporting of FY2022.</p> <p> </p> <p>Revenue decreased year on year by 305.9 billion yen to 3,050.0 billion yen, mainly due to a decrease in unit prices for electricity sales.<br /> Profit increased by 9.6 billion yen from the previous year to 193.5 billion yen due to an improvement in the impact of fuel procurement prices and an increase in profits from the overseas power generation and renewable energy business, despite a decrease in profit from the fuel business and the impact of opening fuel inventory unit prices. (Profit excluding time lag increased by 39.8 billion yen year on year to 183.6 billion yen.)</p> <p> </p> <p>FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results                     (Unit: Billion Yen)</p> <table class="Table" style="margin-left: -1px; border-collapse: collapse; width: 729.222px;" width="595"><tbody><tr><td style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: black; width: 182px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm 12px; height: 59px;"> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 107px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm; height: 59px; border-top: 1px solid black; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">FY2025</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">(A)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 109px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm; height: 59px; border-top: 1px solid black; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">FY2024</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">(B)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 142px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm; height: 59px; border-top: 1px solid black; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">Change</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">(A-B)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 170px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm; height: 59px; border-top: 1px solid black; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">Rate of Change</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">(%)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 182px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm 12px; height: 21px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;"> <p align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">Revenue (Net sales)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 95px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 21px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">3,050.0</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 98px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 21px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">3,355.9</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 130px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 21px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">-305.9</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 159px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 21px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">-9.1</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 182px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm 12px; height: 17px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;"> <p align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">Operating profit</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 95px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 17px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">275.9</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 98px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 17px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">240.7</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 130px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 17px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">35.1</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 159px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 17px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">14.6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 182px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm 12px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;"> <p align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">Profit</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 95px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">193.5</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 98px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">183.9</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 130px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">9.6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 159px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">5.2</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 182px; padding: 0.1px 0.1px 0mm 12px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;"> <p align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:13.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">Reference</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:13.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">Profit excluding time lag</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 95px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">183.6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 98px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">143.7</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 130px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="color:black">39.8</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 159px; padding: 0.1px 12px 0mm 0.1px; height: 0.8px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;"> <p align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">27.7</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p>Due to the recent developments in the Middle East and other factors, the outlook for resource prices and fuel procurement remains uncertain. As we are currently unable to reasonably estimate our financial performance, our earnings forecast for FY2026 has not been determined at this time.<br /> We will promptly disclose our earnings forecast once a reasonable estimate becomes possible.<br />  </p> , <a class="link_txt link_pdf" href="/system/files/private/Attachment%20FY2025%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Results.pdf">Attachment FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results<span class="txt_link_pdf">[PDF: 597.74 KB]</span></a> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:08 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260427_2404 <a href="/en/news/information/20260408_2393" hreflang="en">JERA Announces Strategic Investment and Collaboration with TeraWatt Technology to Advance Next-Generation Battery Manufacturing</a> /en/news/information/20260408_2393 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) today announced that on March 16, through its <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></span>corporate venture capital arm JERA Ventures, it has invested approximately USD 10 million in TeraWatt Technology, Inc. (TeraWatt Technology), a California-based startup focused on innovative battery cell manufacturing. It has also entered into a memorandum of understanding with TeraWatt Technology’s Japanese subsidiary on April 7 to explore potential collaboration across the battery storage value chain, particularly in battery manufacturing in Japan. </p> <p> </p> <p>TeraWatt Technology pioneers innovative battery production for lightweight, high-power, and safe next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Guided by its mission of "Electrifying all for the sustainable future," TeraWatt Technology is developing advanced battery cell and manufacturing technologies designed to enable for mass production of next-generation batteries </p> <p> </p> <p>Through the MOU, the two companies will explore collaboration on the stable supply of domestically produced battery storage systems in Japan, initiatives across the value chain, and the supply of cleaner electricity to support TeraWatt Technology’s manufacturing operations, with the aim of creating and expanding new business opportunities in the battery storage sector.</p> <p> </p> <p>Demand for battery storage is expected to grow as it plays a critical role in providing the system flexibility needed to support the continued expansion of renewable energy in the transition toward carbon neutrality. With the investment, JERA aims to build on TeraWatt Technology’s strong relationships with key players across the battery value chain, from upstream raw materials and components to downstream system integrators, developers, and recyclers, in connection with its battery cell manufacturing and sales activities.</p> <p> </p> <p>With the mission of providing cutting-edge solutions to the world’s energy issues, JERA remains committed to delivering stable, secure and cleaner energy. By combining renewable energy with low-carbon thermal power, JERA aims to support a balanced and pragmatic energy transition while contributing to sustainable economic development. Through JERA Ventures, JERA will leverage its expertise and scale across the energy value chain to create value, foster innovation, and collaborate with startups to accelerate the development of next-generation energy solutions.<br />  </p> <p>■ Battery cell manufacturing facility of TeraWatt Technology</p> , <div class="img_center"> <img src="/system/files/private/20260408_%28%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%29TeraWatt%E7%A4%BE%E3%81%AE%E8%93%84%E9%9B%BB%E6%B1%A0%E3%82%BB%E3%83%AB%E9%87%8F%E7%94%A3%E5%B7%A5%E5%A0%B4.png" /><div class="img_caption"></div> </div> , <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><u>About JERA</u><br /> JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the Company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally. <br /> In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050. <br /> For more details: <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><a href="/english" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">/english</a></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><u>About JERA Ventures</u></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="line-height:17.5pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><wrapblock><img 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Signs MOU with UC Berkeley to Advance Collaboration in Education, Science, and Energy Innovation </a> /en/news/information/20260403_2391 <p>JERA Co., Inc. today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, JERA Americas Inc., has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of California, Berkeley, the top-ranked public research university in the United States, to establish a framework for collaboration in the fields of education, culture, and science. </p> <p> </p> <p>The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening international collaboration and accelerating open innovation in the energy sector across the JERA Group. By combining JERA’s global energy value chain expertise, including technology, knowledge and international network, with UC Berkeley’s world-leading research capabilities and strong talent base on the U.S. West Coast, the partnership aims to co-create next-generation technologies, talent, and business initiatives that will shape the future of energy systems. </p> <p> </p> <p>The collaboration will be advanced by JERA Ventures, JERA’s corporate venture capital arm, working closely with relevant JERA Group functions. Serving as a strategic implementation hub, JERA Ventures will connect internal and external innovation ecosystems to translate research excellence into tangible societal value. </p> <p> </p> <p>For UC Berkeley, the collaboration will be led by the Institute for Business Innovation (IBI) at the UC Berkeley Haas School for Business. IBI’s mission focuses on research, teaching, and programs exploring aspects of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization.</p> <p> </p> <p>Under the MOU, JERA and the Institute for Business Innovation will explore collaboration in key areas including:<br /> 1.    Commercialization and real-world implementation of startups and technologies developed by UC Berkeley <br /> 2.    Joint research in areas such as decarbonization, digital technologies, robotics and physical AI <br /> 3.    Support for UC Berkeley’s education and research programs incorporating JERA Group’s initiatives and green transformation (GX) challenges<br /> 4.    Exploration of internship and career development opportunities to cultivate future leaders in energy and GX fields</p> <p> </p> <p>“The energy world is undergoing a profound transformation as technology, talent and industry evolve simultaneously,” said Takeshi Kodama, Head of JERA Ventures and Managing Partner. “Through this collaboration with UC Berkeley, we aim not only to participate in this transformation, but to help drive it. As an implementation hub connecting knowledge, talent and capital within and beyond JERA Group, JERA Ventures will work closely with UC Berkeley to build platforms that translate research and innovation into real-world impact that creates societal value.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“Innovation in the energy industry is rapidly advancing, driven by both an increased need for power and the challenge of transforming to cleaner, more sustainable generation,” said Chris Bush, executive director of the Institute for Business Innovation at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. “JERA’s commitment to helping lead the energy transition and investing in research and technology makes it a great partner for campus. We’re looking forward to engaging with JERA Ventures to put research and concept into practice and commercialize technologies ranging from new battery approaches to novel computing applications for the energy sector.” </p> <p> </p> <p>“JERA’s assets, reach and long-term vision make it a compelling partner for UC Berkeley researchers, students and innovators who are looking to make a difference at scale,” added Jon Metzler, Continuing Lecturer at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and Director at Haas IBI.  “We look forward to collaborating with JERA across the field of physical AI, digital technologies, and decarbonization.”</p> <p> </p> <p>JERA’s mission is to provide cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. By addressing challenges such as climate change, resource constraints, and energy security, JERA aims to deliver cleaner energy solutions that are stable and affordable. Through JERA Ventures, the company will continue collaborating with partners who share a strong sense of social responsibility and an innovative mindset, challenging conventional thinking to identify transformative solutions that go beyond existing paradigms. </p> <p> </p> <p><u>About JERA</u><br /> JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally.<br /> In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.</p> <p><u>About JERA Ventures</u><br /> JERA Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the JERA Group, with a strategic investment capacity of USD 300 million.<br /> In addition to investing in startups with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business concepts, JERA Ventures actively collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders across industry, government, and academia that form the startup ecosystem. Through these activities, JERA Ventures aims to drive open innovation in the energy sector.<br /><img id="図_x0020_10" 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style="position:absolute; left:0; text-align:left; margin-top:18px; width:75.05pt; height:45.7pt; z-index:251658240" /></p> <p><br clear="ALL" /><br />  </p> <p> </p> <p><u>About UC Berkeley</u><br /> The University of California, Berkeley was founded in 1868 and is the oldest member of the University of California educational system. With 74 Nobel laureates, it is consistently ranked as the number one public university in the world. The UC Berkeley Haas School of Business was founded in 1898 and is the oldest business school at a public university in the United States. The Institute for Business Innovation at Berkeley Haas disseminates pioneering research on innovation, trains students to be entrepreneurial leaders, and facilitates innovation in the startup and corporate domains.</p> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260403_2391 <a href="/en/news/information/20260402_2390" hreflang="en">JERA Donates to the Disaster Resilience Enhancement Project in Katagami City, Akita Prefecture, through the Corporate Version of the Hometown Tax System</a> /en/news/information/20260402_2390 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) today announced that it has made a donation to the Disaster Resilience Enhancement Project in Katagami City, Akita, through the corporate version of the Hometown Tax (furusato nozei) system and took part in a donation presentation ceremony at Blaublitz Akita Clubhouse (located in Tenno-aza, Katagami City, Akita Prefecture). </p> <p> </p> <p>In Akita Prefecture, a key location for the JERA Group’s offshore wind power business, JERA is working to build a harmonious relationship with the local community by participating in community events and developing next-generation talent. In addition, having entered into a platinum sponsorship agreement with Blaublitz Akita in February 2026, we hope to further contribute to stimulating the local community through our sponsorship activities.<br /> Deepening its relationship with the people of Akita in this way, and wanting to support efforts to address challenges facing the prefecture such as promoting health and community-based disaster response systems, JERA decided to donate through the corporate version of the Hometown Tax system.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Disaster Resilience Enhancement Project implemented by Katagami City promotes a range of disaster preparedness initiatives, including efforts to improve living conditions in evacuation shelters during emergencies. As part of this project, the Akita Football Association supports the Health and Disaster Resilience Project, which will be launched in fiscal year 2026 as an initiative to ensure safety and security in daily life, and aims to enhance evacuation shelter infrastructure and improve living conditions.<br /> The Health and Disaster Resilience Project involves equipping the Blaublitz Akita clubhouse with solar power generation and battery storage systems to enable it to function as a disaster response hub. Under normal conditions, the facility is utilized as a community space that promotes health through access to training facilities and the operation of a children’s cafeteria, as well as fostering local interaction. In the event of a disaster, it will serve as a power-secured evacuation facility capable of accommodating approximately 100 people, thereby contributing to the prevention of secondary disasters.</p> <p> </p> <p>JERA, through our donation using the corporate version of the Hometown Tax system, will work to promote the health of local residents and to enhance community disaster resilience while helping to stimulate the local community through sports. In addition, by pursuing the JERA Group’s offshore wind power business with the understanding and cooperation of community members and other stakeholders, we will work to develop the regional economy and achieve a sustainable society.<br />  </p> , <div class="img_center"> <img src="/system/files/private/20260402%28%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%29%E4%BC%81%E6%A5%AD%E7%89%88%E3%81%B5%E3%82%8B%E3%81%95%E3%81%A8%E7%B4%8D%E7%A8%8E%EF%BC%88%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E9%98%B2%E7%81%BD%E4%BA%8B%E6%A5%AD%EF%BC%89%E7%9B%AE%E9%8C%B2%E8%B4%88%E5%91%88%E5%BC%8F_%E8%A8%98%E9%8C%B2%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F.jpg" /><div class="img_caption">Donation Presentation Ceremony (From left: Seietsu YASUI, President, Akita Football Association; Takehiro SUZUKI, Mayor, Katagami City; Taisuke YOKOTA, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Chief Business Support & Solutions Officer (CBSSO), JERA; and Kosuke IWASE, President, Blaublitz Akita) </div> </div> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:01:58 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260402_2390 <a href="/en/news/information/20260331_2389" hreflang="en">Decommissioning Atsumi Thermal Power Station Units 3 and 4</a> /en/news/information/20260331_2389 <p>JERA Co., Inc. today announced that it has decommissioned Atsumi Thermal Power Station Units 3 and 4 (total 1,400MW), completing the decommissioning of all power generation facilities at the station.</p> <p> </p> <p>Since Unit 1 began commercial operation in June 1971, Atsumi Thermal Power Station, with the understanding and cooperation of the local community, has sustained the stable supply of electricity to the Chubu region for many years.</p> <p> </p> <p>The newly decommissioned power generation facilities are aging units whose degradation made them difficult to restart. (Under long-term planned shutdowns, they have not been counted as generating capacity in terms of the electricity supply-and-demand balance.) Because their decommissioning accounts for our progress with new installations and replacements, it has no impact on electricity supply stability.</p> <p> </p> <p>With the understanding and cooperation of local communities and other stakeholders, we will continue working to ensure a stable supply of electricity in Japan and to achieve a decarbonized society.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Overview of Atsumi Thermal Power Station</strong><br /> Location: 1-2 Kyuemori, Konakayama-cho, Tahara-shi, Aichi-ken</p> <table class="Table" style="width:613px; border-collapse:collapse" width="613"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:94px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Unit</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:76px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Max. Output</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:142px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Generation Method </span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:85px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Fuel</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:85px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Start of Operation</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:131px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Decommissioning*</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:94px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Unit 1</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:76px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">500MW</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td rowspan="4" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:142px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Steam</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td rowspan="4" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:85px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Heavy Oil, Crude Oil</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:85px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Jun 1971</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:131px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Dec 2017</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:94px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Unit 2</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:76px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">500WM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:85px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Oct 1971</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:131px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Mar 2004</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:94px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Unit 3</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:76px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">700MW</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:85px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">May 1981</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px dashed black; width:131px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Mar 2026</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:94px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Unit 4</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:76px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">700MW</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:85px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Jun 1981</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:131px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none"> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="layout-grid-mode:char"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:メイリオ" xml:lang="EN-US">Mar 2026</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p>*    Unit 3 was under long-term planned shutdown since April 2018. Unit 4 was under long-term planned shutdown since April 2020.</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:21:52 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260331_2389 <a href="/en/news/information/20260327_2385" hreflang="en">JERA Certified as a Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Derivatives Supplier under Japan’s Hub Development Support Scheme</a> /en/news/information/20260327_2385 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company, today announced that it has been certified as a Supplier of Low-Carbon Hydrogen and its Derivatives under Japan’s Support for the Development of Hubs scheme* (“the Scheme”) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (“METI”), in accordance with the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act. </p> <p> </p> <p>Through this certification, JERA will be eligible to receive support for the development of infrastructure necessary to supply low-carbon ammonia to other users, including truck loading facilities. JERA expects this to contribute to the advancement of hydrogen and ammonia utilization in the Chubu region.</p> <p> </p> <p>JERA was previously certified under the “Support Focusing on the Price Gap” scheme, as announced on December 19, 2025. With support from both schemes, JERA plans to supply low-carbon ammonia produced at the Blue Point Project in Louisiana, USA, for use at the Hekinan Thermal Power Station, as well as to other commercial and industrial customers in the Chubu region.</p> <p> </p> <p>Under its “JERA Zero Emissions 2050” ambition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050 through the expansion of renewable energy and the advancement of lower-carbon thermal power generation. Looking ahead, JERA will continue to collaborate with leading partners in Japan and around the world to further develop and expand lower-carbon hydrogen and ammonia value chains, contributing to its mission to provide cutting-edge solutions to the world’s energy issues.<br />  </p> , <div class="img_center"> <img src="/system/files/private/20260327_%28%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%29JERA%20Certified%20as%20a%20Low-Carbon%20Hydrogen%20and%20Derivatives%20Supplier%20under%20Japan%E2%80%99s%20Hub%20Development%20Support%20Scheme.png" /><div class="img_caption"></div> </div> , <p> </p> <p>* The Scheme provides financial support for the development of facilities necessary for the transport and storage of low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives between production or import sites and end-use locations. The support applies to infrastructure required for the implementation of certified business plans and covers facilities jointly used by multiple low-carbon hydrogen users.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>About JERA</u><br /> JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the Company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally. <br /> In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050. <br /> For more details: <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"> <a href="/english" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">/english</a></span></span></p> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:31:16 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260327_2385 <a href="/en/news/information/20260319_2382" hreflang="en">JERA Signs Agreement with Dunkerque LNG, Advancing Global Optimization of Supply and Demand</a> /en/news/information/20260319_2382 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) today announced that it has signed a Throughput Agreement with Dunkerque LNG SAS (“Dunkerque LNG”) to secure regasification capacity of 2 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year, equivalent to approximately 1.5 million tonnes of LNG annually, at the Dunkerque LNG terminal in Dunkirk, France. The six‑year agreement will commence in 2031. This marks JERA’s first acquisition of overseas LNG terminal capacity and strengthens the company’s ability to manage global LNG supply and demand.</p> <p> </p> <p>The agreement with Dunkerque LNG complements JERA’s expanding LNG procurement portfolio, including the 5.5 million tonnes per year of new long‑term LNG supply from the United States under flexible FOB contracts (announced <a href="/en/news/information/20250612_2184"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="color:blue">here</span></span></span></a>). By securing regasification capacity at the terminal, JERA enhances the flexibility of its global LNG portfolio, enabling more efficient balancing of LNG supply and demand across regions. This also creates opportunities to respond to demand differences between Asia and Europe while supporting the diversification of the company’s LNG sales flows.</p> <p> </p> <p>Japan’s LNG demand has become increasingly variable due to the aging of oil‑fired power plants and the rapid expansion of renewable energy, while geopolitical and market uncertainty continues to grow. As a result, greater flexibility in fuel procurement and operations is becoming increasingly important to maintaining energy security.</p> <p> </p> <p>“Strengthening flexibility across our LNG supply chain is essential to ensuring stable energy supply in an increasingly uncertain environment,” said Ryosuke Tsugaru, Chief Low Carbon Officer at JERA. “By expanding access to international LNG infrastructure to complement our diversified LNG portfolio, we are enhancing our ability to respond to changing market conditions while supporting Japan’s energy security.” </p> <p> </p> <p>Looking ahead, JERA will continue to develop a robust, globally balanced LNG portfolio spanning the Middle East, Asia Pacific region, and the United States to enhance resilience against market volatility. By leveraging the trading and optimization capabilities of JERA Global Markets, the company aims to improve cost competitiveness while expanding LNG sales channels, including the development of new LNG demand in Asia.</p> <p><br /><strong><Overview of Throughput Agreement></strong></p> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="width:576px; border-collapse:collapse; border:none" width="576"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:151px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Customer</span></span></a></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:425px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">JERA Co., Inc.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:151px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Operator</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:425px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Dunkerque LNG SAS</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:151px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Contract Period</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:425px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">From 2031 for 6 years</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:151px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">Contract Volume</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:425px; padding:0mm 7px 0mm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">2 bcm of regasification capacity per year</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><div> <div> <div class="msocomtxt" id="_com_1" language="JavaScript" onmouseout="msoCommentHide('_com_1')" onmouseover="msoCommentShow('_anchor_1','_com_1')"> <p class="MsoCommentText"> </p> <p class="MsoCommentText"> </p> </div> </div> </div> , <div class="col_item2 sp_wide clearfix"> <div class="col_inner"> <img src="/system/files/private/20260319_%28%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%29%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AFLNG%E5%9F%BA%E5%9C%B0%E2%91%A0%EF%BC%88Dunkerque%20LNG%E7%A4%BE%E6%8F%90%E4%BE%9B%EF%BC%89.jpg?text=" /><div class="img_caption"></div> </div> <div class="col_inner"> <img src="/system/files/private/20260319_%28%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%29%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AFLNG%E5%9F%BA%E5%9C%B0%E2%91%A1%EF%BC%88Dunkerque%20LNG%E7%A4%BE%E6%8F%90%E4%BE%9B%EF%BC%89.jpg?text=" /><div class="img_caption"></div> </div> </div> , <p> </p> <p><u>About JERA</u><br /> JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the </p> <p>Company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally. <br /> In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050. <br /> For more details: <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><a href="/english" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">/english</a></span></span></p> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:32:10 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260319_2382 <a href="/en/news/information/20260314_2378" hreflang="en">JERA Signs MOU with KOGAS to Enhance Cooperation in LNG Operation</a> /en/news/information/20260314_2378 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Gas Corporation (“KOGAS”) to enhance cooperation in LNG operation, with the aim of strengthening energy security in Japan and the Republic of Korea.</p> <p>Under the MOU, the two companies will establish a framework to optimize LNG shipping and terminal operations. Areas of cooperation include discussing supply and demand trends and exploring cargo swaps to enhance portfolio flexibility and logistical efficiency across their LNG terminal networks. </p> <p>The signing of the MOU was acknowledged in the presence of ministers from the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on March 14, 2026, reflecting the importance both governments place on strengthening regional energy cooperation.</p> <p>As neighboring energy-importing economies with large LNG demand, Japan and the Republic of Korea share a strong interest in enhancing supply resilience and flexibility across the region, including through closer operational coordination among major LNG buyers.</p> <p>Amid rising geopolitical tensions and market uncertainties, global energy markets are becoming increasingly volatile. As energy demand across Asia continues to grow alongside ongoing decarbonization efforts, LNG is expected to play an important role in ensuring reliable electricity supply and complementing renewable energy sources. </p> <p>“As two of the world’s largest LNG importers, JERA and KOGAS share a strong commitment to ensuring reliable and efficient LNG supply across the region. In today’s increasingly complex energy landscape, closer cross-border collaboration among LNG-importing economies will play an important role in strengthening supply resilience and supporting energy security across the region,” said Yukio Kani, Global CEO and Chair of JERA.</p> <p>JERA remains committed to ensuring a stable energy supply for Japan through strategic LNG procurement and resilient operations. By strengthening collaboration with global partners, including KOGAS, JERA will continue to enhance the LNG value chain and build a more flexible and responsive framework to adopt to fluctuations in supply and demand while supporting the stability of regional energy markets.</p> <p>Ceremony Photo</p> , <div class="col_item2 sp_wide clearfix"> <div class="col_inner"> <img src="/system/files/private/LNG%E9%81%8B%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%80%E9%81%A9%E5%8C%96%E3%81%AB%E9%96%A2%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E9%9F%93%E5%9B%BD%E3%82%AC%E3%82%B9%E5%85%AC%E7%A4%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%9A%E6%9B%B8%E7%B7%A0%E7%B5%90%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6%E3%80%80%E7%BD%B2%E5%90%8D%E5%BC%8F%E3%81%AE%E6%A7%98%E5%AD%90%E2%91%A0.jpg?text=" /><div class="img_caption"></div> </div> <div class="col_inner"> <img src="/system/files/private/LNG%E9%81%8B%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%80%E9%81%A9%E5%8C%96%E3%81%AB%E9%96%A2%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E9%9F%93%E5%9B%BD%E3%82%AC%E3%82%B9%E5%85%AC%E7%A4%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%9A%E6%9B%B8%E7%B7%A0%E7%B5%90%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6%E3%80%80%E7%BD%B2%E5%90%8D%E5%BC%8F%E3%81%AE%E6%A7%98%E5%AD%90%E2%91%A1.jpg?text=" /><div class="img_caption"></div> </div> </div> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:41:03 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260314_2378 <a href="/en/news/information/20260312_2373" hreflang="en">JERA to refocus Australian LNG portfolio with transfer of shares in Gorgon and Ichthys LNG Projects</a> /en/news/information/20260312_2373 <p>JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company, today announced that it had – through its subsidiary JERA Australia Pty Ltd – entered into an agreement with MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean”), a LNG company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, under which MidOcean will acquire JERA’s interests in the Gorgon LNG Project (in which MidOcean is an existing joint venture partner), and the Ichthys LNG Project.</p> <p> </p> <p>The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of relevant conditions precedent. The transfers of both projects are subject to government approvals and the satisfaction of contractual conditions with certain project partners.</p> <p> </p> <p>JERA will maintain a strong presence in key Australian LNG projects and as part of its responsibility to help ensure Japan’s ongoing energy security, will continue to procure LNG from both the Gorgon and Ichthys LNG projects following completion of the corporate transactions.</p> <p> </p> <p>JERA remains committed to its Australian LNG portfolio and will concentrate on its biggest Australian assets, including: </p> <p>•    A long standing investment in Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG Project in Western Australia, managed via PE Wheatstone Pty Ltd; <br /> •    The Barossa Gas Project – newly online, and operated in the Northern Territory by Santos Limited; and<br /> •    The Scarborough gas field development project - due to start production in H2 2026 and operated by Woodside Energy in Western Australia.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>JERA Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Low Carbon Fuel Officer, Mr Ryosuke Tsugaru, said:</strong></p> <p>“JERA, through its founding shareholders Tokyo Electric Power Company and Chubu Electric Power, has participated in seven LNG and gas projects in and around Australia, beginning with the Darwin LNG Project. Since its establishment in 2017, JERA Australia has been responsible for managing and developing LNG projects in the region on behalf of the JERA Group.”</p> <p>“Australia remains strategically important to JERA as a trusted and reliable supplier of LNG and JERA looks forward to many more years of energy security for Australia, Japan and the region.” </p> <p>“While we continue to optimize JERA’s asset portfolio, there is no question that both projects have played - and continue to play - a vital role in ensuring the stable supply of LNG and generation of electricity in Japan.” </p> <p>JERA and MidOcean are also planning future collaborations, exploring further transactions and opportunities across other assets globally.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mr. R. Blair Thomas, MidOcean Chairman and EIG CEO, said:</strong> </p> <p>“This transaction advances MidOcean’s strategy to build a scaled, globally diversified LNG company anchored by high-quality assets and counterparties. Increasing our position in Gorgon enhances the quality and durability of our portfolio while expanding our equity exposure to one of the industry’s benchmark LNG projects. Looking ahead, our collaboration with JERA, including exploring the establishment of a strategic alliance, positions us to pursue additional high-quality opportunities in a disciplined and repeatable way.”</p> <p>   </p> <p><strong>About JERA </strong><br /> JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally.In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.<br /> For more details: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><a href="/english" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">/english</a></span></span></span> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About MidOcean Energy</strong><br /> MidOcean Energy, an LNG company formed and managed by EIG, seeks to build a diversified, resilient, cost- and carbon-competitive global LNG portfolio. It reflects EIG’s belief in LNG as a critical element of a lower carbon, competitive and more secure global energy system. MidOcean Energy has diverse LNG interests, including in LNG Canada, Gorgon LNG, Pluto LNG, QCLNG and Peru LNG. The company is headed by De la Rey Venter, a 27-year industry veteran who has held a variety of senior executive roles, including Global Head of LNG for Shell Plc. <br /> For additional information, please visit MidOcean Energy’s website at <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><a href="http://www.midoceanenergy.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">www.midoceanenergy.com</a></span></span></span>  or EIG’s website at <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><a href="http://www.eigpartners.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">www.eigpartners.com</a></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:メイリオ">.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About EIG</strong><br /> EIG is a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors with $25.4 billion assets under management as of December 31, 2025. EIG specializes in private investments in energy and energy-related infrastructure on a global basis. During its 43-year history, EIG has committed over $53.4 billion to the energy sector through 425 projects or companies in 44 countries on six continents. EIG’s clients include many of the leading pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and sovereign wealth funds in the U.S., Asia and Europe. EIG is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Houston, London, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and Seoul. </p> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:17:10 +0900 Press Release /en/news/information/20260312_2373