Japan to team with Saudi Arabia on joint ammonia production

Leaders set to agree on framework for public-private initiative

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Saudi Aramco aims to produce as much as 11 million tonnes of ammonia a year by 2030. © Reuters

SHIKO UEDA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan and Saudi Arabia will set up a public-private framework for jointly producing ammonia as part of decarbonization efforts, Nikkei has learned.

Japan will provide assistance in the construction of an ammonia plant planned by Saudi Arabia's state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco, with trading houses Mitsubishi Corp. and Mitsui & Co. to take part as well.

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