August 21, 2025
During the Egyptian-Japanese Business Council and Investment Forum in Tokyo, on 19 August, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed two key cooperation agreements with Japanese partners, furthering its strategy to promote alternative fuels.
The first memorandum of understanding was concluded with ITOCHU Corporation and Orascom Construction, aimed at designing, developing, and operating facilities to supply ships with ammonia as a marine fuel at SCZONE’s ports in Sokhna and East Port Said. This project will contribute to reducing emissions in maritime transport and aligns with SCZONE’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
A second agreement was signed between SCZONE and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) to advance cooperation in green hydrogen for ship bunkering. The partnership will focus on exchanging knowledge and information, stimulating demand, and encouraging the use of clean energy applications in the shipping sector.
Together, these agreements strengthen SCZONE’s role as a hub for green fuel and sustainable industries, while reinforcing the broader framework of Egyptian-Japanese cooperation in clean energy and maritime transport.
