Sept 2 (Reuters) - Russian natural gas producer Novatek says:

* It has signed a strategic cooperation agreement on low-carbon projects with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC);

* The parties intend to cooperate on projects to produce hydrogen and ammonia, carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, as well as renewable energy projects in Russia, including ammonia and hydrogen production projects in the Yamal peninsula. Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)