Japan has announced plans to offer biofuel manufacturing technology to Ukraine as part of the war-torn country’s reconstruction efforts. This initiative will be formally presented at the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Reconstruction in Tokyo next month, where officials from both nations will convene to discuss recovery support.
Recognising Ukraine’s abundant agricultural resources, Tokyo sees the introduction of biofuel technology as a means to establish a new industry, contributing to the country’s economic revival. Biofuels, derived from crops and livestock waste, are increasingly viewed as a vital component of global decarbonisation efforts.
Amidst Japan’s constitutional constraints on arms exports, the country is opting to aid Ukraine’s post-invasion recovery through renewable energy technology and equipment. The move is expected to not only foster a sustainable energy source but also provide Ukraine with lucrative export opportunities, potentially boosting foreign currency earnings.
The Japanese government, in collaboration with private sector investments, is exploring Ukraine’s needs in energy, healthcare, and infrastructure to offer comprehensive medium- and long-term support. Additional aid under consideration includes 3D-printed prosthetic legs, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, remote medical care, and smart farming technologies.
Japan plans to provide Ukraine with biofuel manufacturing technology to support reconstruction efforts of the Eastern European country torn by the war with Russia, Japanese government sources said Wednesday.
Source: Japan to give Ukraine biofuel technology to support reconstruction – The Mainichi