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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.
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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.
