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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…
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【News】Japan continues pushing ammonia, not so-called “decarbonized fuel”
Japan is steadily putting systems in place for the use of ammonia fuel both domestically and internationally. Here we explain problems with ammonia co-firing.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (September 1, 2024)
JBC has confirmed that the Suzukawa Energy Center (112 MW) switched its fuel from coal to biomass, reducing the total number of operating coal plants in Japan to 167.
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【News】Climate Action Week 2024 -Phase out coal-fired power by 2030! JBC Photo Action
Japan Beyond Coal is celebrating its 4th anniversary and planning to have a photo action. Please join this action to share your message to the future!
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【News】16 youth file Japan’s first climate lawsuit against 10 energy companies
On August 6, 16 youths from across Japan filed the first nationwide climate lawsuit in the Nagoya District Court against ten Japanese energy companies.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (August 1, 2024)
Kyushu Electric Power’s Karita Power Station has become “mothballed” at the end of July. Please see Summary for details.
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【News】 OCCTO reports shine a light on Japan’s continued reliance on thermal power
Kiko Network published the report tracking trends in thermal power generation. If these trends continues, Japan will have difficulty in meeting its GHG emissions target for 2030.
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【News】After Taketoyo power plant explosion, residents oppose resumption of operation
On May 25, JERA finally held a briefing session for local residents regarding the explosion that occurred on January 31, 2024 at Taketoyo Thermal Power Station.
