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【News】Challenges in Ammonia Supply, Saijo Power Station Withdraws its Successful Bid from Decarbonization Auction
Shikoku Electric Power Company announced that it would withdraw its successful bid for the Saijo Power Station Unit 1 in the FY2024 Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction.
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【News】Reversing the 50% Capacity Factor Limit for Inefficient Coal-fired Power for FY2026 Goes Against Decarbonization
In light of the recent impact on LNG imports, the Japanese government announced that it would temporarily lift restrictions on inefficient coal-fired power generation in order to conserve LNG.
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【News】FY2024 GHG Emissions at Record Low Since 1990, Rate of Decline Slows Down
April 2026 reports by the Ministry of the Environment and METI show that while Japan’s GHG emissions are on a downward trend, the rate of decline slows down.
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【News】France announces practical roadmap for fossil fuel phase-out
On April 27, 2026, France announced its Roadmap for Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, clarifying implementation plans for fossil fuel phase-out targets.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (May 1, 2026)
As of May 1, there are 163 coal-fired power plants in operation in Japan.
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【News】Coal-fired power expected to account for 23% of electricity in FY 2030 – OCCTO announces power supply plan
On March 30th, 2026, the OCCTO released the “Aggregation of Electricity Supply Plans” for FY2026 which is a compilation of electricity supply plans for 2030 and 2035.
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【News】Protest Against Approval for CCS Exploration Drilling Off the Coast of Chiba Prefecture
In response to the exploratory drilling permit for the “Metropolitan Area CCS Project,” environmental and local groups have issued a joint statement of protest against this approval.
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【News】 Fire at Tachibana-wan Power Station Coal Silo
The fire in a coal storage silo at the Tachibana-wan Power Station in Tokushima Prefecture has highlighted the challenges involved in extinguishing fires involving burning coal.
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【News】 EU legislates a 90% GHG reduction by 2040
On March 5, 2026, the EU amended the European Climate Law and adopted a target to reduce GHG emissions by 90% by 2040. EU aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
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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.
