Western Australia Premier Roger Cook is set to travel to Japan for high-level discussions to enhance cooperation in green iron and decarbonisation technologies. This visit marks Cook's first official trip to Japan after being re-elected earlier this year. The discussions will focus on utilizing renewable hydrogen for green iron, which is a low-carbon steelmaking feedstock, and exploring decarbonisation technologies such as hydrogen, ammonia, and CCUS. With Japan aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, WA sees itself as a crucial supporter of this transition, offering both traditional energy sources like LNG and innovative fuels like hydrogen and ammonia. By combining WA's iron ore resources with renewable energy capabilities and export infrastructure, the state proves to be a natural partner for Japan's steel industry, which is facing the challenge of reducing emissions in a carbon-intensive sector. Premier Cook emphasized the importance of the strong relationship between WA and Japan, highlighting the decades-long trade partnership and investment ties. Japan is the second-largest trading partner of WA, with significant investments in the state's resources sector. This visit signifies the commitment to further strengthen the economic partnership and collaboration on sustainable energy solutions between the two regions.