Energy Sector

To achieve the National Energy Compact adopted in January 2025, JICA will promote measures against climate change, including securing a stable power supply and spreading clean energy.

The top priorities to meet rapidly growing demand are development planning, power source development, infrastructure development, and human resource development. In cooperation with other donors, JICA will focus on (1) formulation of national-level development plans, (2) diversification of the power mix, including renewable energy, (3) development of power transmission and distribution networks, including internationally interconnected transmission lines, and (4) human resource development at the power utility and geothermal development corporation. Furthermore, it will work on (5) rural electrification/connectivity and (6) promotion of clean cooking using technology of Japanese businesses, and the utilization of natural gas will be promoted on the premise of environmental consideration.

It is necessary, however, to act in a manner that considers discussions by the international community such as the Leaders' Communiqué at the G7 Elmau Summit. Therefore, support for the development of thermal power generation using fossil fuel such as natural gas requires careful consideration, including confirmation of other donors’ policies and dialogues with the Japanese government.

This is in line with the JGA "Energy and mining" and the Cluster Strategies "Strengthening power transmission and distribution networks" and "Promoting the introduction of new and renewable energy."