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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (February 1, 2025)
The number of operating units is same as last month, but JERA’s Taketoyo Thermal Power has re-started operation on January 7 without using biomass.
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【News】Call to Action for No New Coal, but Japan not participating
On November 20, at the COP29, the “Call to Action for No New Coal” initiative was launched, aiming to halt the development of new unabated coal power plants.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (January 1, 2025)
Japan Beyond Coal update. EIAs for two gas-fired power plants are in progress while the phase-out of coal-fired power plants has not progressed.
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【News】 Australian NGO sends open letter to highlight JERA’s governance issues
Australian environmental NGO, Market Forces, had sent an open letter to JPX and investors to point out that JERA is in violation of Japan’s Corporate Governance Code.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (December 1, 2024)
The coal-fired power plant count as of December 1 is the same as the previous month. We should keep on eyes on the JERA’s plan to restart the Taketoyo power plant.
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【News】JERA reprimanded over market manipulation
The Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Commission reprimanded JERA issuing a recommendation to improve its business operations due to alleged market manipulation.
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【News】Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Yokosuka Coal Plant
On October 23, 2024, Japan’s Supreme Court dismissed the Yokosuka coal-fired power plant lawsuit. The attorneys and plaintiffs issued the joint statement.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (November 1, 2024)
As of November 1, 2024, the number of units in operation, including mothbolding, is 167, unchanged from the previous month.
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【News】Can so-called “Zero Emission Thermal Power” be “abatement”?
Renewable Energy Institute has published a new column titled “How Much Emission Will Japan’s ‘Zero Emission Thermal Power’ Emit?” that explains Japan’s carbon intensity standard using a ammonia co-firing project as an example.
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【News】 The UK, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, successfully phases out coal power
On September 30, 2024, the last coal-fired power plant in the United Kingdom (UK) finished operation, and the UK has become the first G7 country to give up coal.
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【News】 The Hague, Netherlands, bans advertisements promoting fossil fuel products and carbon-intensive services
The Hague passed the world’s first law banning advertisements promoting fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint. It takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (October 1, 2024)
As of October 1, 2024, the number of operating units is same as last month. Operating: 167 UnitsPlanned (inclu…
