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【News】The Reality That Capacity Market Leads to Higher Costs by Prolonging the Lifespan of Thermal Power Plants
Since the launch of the “capacity market.” six main auctions have been held. Major power companies are increasingly winning bids for large-scale power generation facilities.
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【News】NGOs Call on J-Power to Cancel the GENESIS Matsushima Project
The 350.org Japan and Greenpeace Japan issued a statement calling for the cancellation of the “GENESIS Matsushima Project.” Will Japan remain stuck in continuous reliance on coal?
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (April 1, 2026)
JBC monthly update. In March, Rengo switched the fuel source at its power units from coal to LNG, resulting in a net decrease of two coal-fired units currently in operation.
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【News】Ammonia co-firing cannot be viable without price gap support
A grant support for “price gap” has been awarded to JERA. However, ammonia co-firing with coal is a business that cannot succeed without government support.
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【News】Expanding Renewable Energy in China: Solar Capacity may Outstrip Coal
China is the biggest GHG emitter in the world, but data shows that solar power generation capacity is projected to surpass that of coal-fired power by 2026.
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【News】METI Quietly Seeks Public Comments on – Test Drilling Permit for Kujukuri Offshore CCS Project
METI quietly posted a public notice and invited comments on a permit for “test drilling,” making no mention of the Metropolitan Area CCS Project at all.
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【News】CO₂ Leak Accident in the U.S. CCS Project: Challenges for Japanese CCS Promotions
Following a leak incident at a CCS project in Illinois, the EPA ordered measures to protect underground drinking water sources. On the other hands, there are no dedicated safety standards for CO2 leakage in Japan.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (Mar. 1, 2026)
JBC monthly updates its coal-fired power plant database. While renewable energy is expanding worldwide, Japan still operates as many as 165 coal-fired power plants.
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【News】Hydrogen Society Promotion Act Supports Coal Co-Firing, Not Just Hydrogen
Under the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act, we confirmed that two coal-fired power plants, which should be phased out soon, will receive price gap supports for co-firing ammonia.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (Feb. 1, 2026)
There are still over 160 coal-fired power units in operation. Not a single political party has mentioned phasing out coal in this House of Representatives election campaign.
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【News】Korea’s Civil Society Supporting “Coal Phase-Out”
South Korea announced its intention to join the PPCA at COP30 in November 2025. This marked a significant policy shift towards phasing out coal for South Korea.
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【News】 Ironic reason why Fukushima’s IGCC Coal Power Plants are “Clean”
Despite being hailed as the “most advanced” technology, IGCC power generation units have frequently shut down due to operational issues. Ironically, this very fact reduces emissions, making IGCC plants appear “clean.”
