Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 2025 – Rajan Singh has stepped into a new leadership role as Head of Business Development – Middle East and Africa at JERA Co., Inc., reinforcing the company’s strategic commitment to expanding its global presence in the energy sector. In his new role, Rajan will be responsible for spearheading business development initiatives across various segments of the value chain, including LNG, renewable energy, power generation, hydrogen, and ammonia, across the Middle East and Africa region.
Before taking over as Head of Business Development, Rajan Singh served as Development Director at JERA, where he was based in Dubai and led global business development efforts (excluding the Americas). Over the course of two years, he played a pivotal role in shaping investments in renewables, LNG trading, hydrogen and ammonia projects, and conventional power, strengthening JERA’s market expansion strategy globally.
Prior to joining JERA, Rajan served as Head of Business Development at Aljomaih Energy and Water Company for over four years, where he led successful development and execution of power, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects across multiple geographies. Under his leadership, Aljomaih significantly expanded its footprint in global PPP and IPP markets.
Before Aljomaih, he was associated with Sojitz Corporation, where he worked for more than two years as Business Development Manager, focusing on renewable and conventional power projects in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. He played a crucial role in project origination and international collaborations in these regions.
His earlier stints include roles at ACCIONA, Culligan International, and Enhanced Wapp Systems, where he handled business development, project finance, proposal engineering, and bid management for water, desalination, and energy projects. These assignments gave him hands-on exposure to project execution, contractual frameworks like FIDIC, and infrastructure strategy across the region.
About JERA Co., Inc.
JERA Co., Inc. is Japan’s largest power generation company and a global energy powerhouse, delivering cutting-edge solutions to address the world’s evolving energy needs. With a portfolio that includes one-third of Japan’s electricity production and the world’s largest LNG trading volume, JERA is active across the full energy value chain — from upstream LNG development to downstream power generation. The company is committed to achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, aligning with its vision for a responsible global energy transition.
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