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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (September 1, 2023)
As of September 1, 172 coal-fired power units are currently operating in Japan.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (August 1, 2023)
Japan Beyond Coal database is updated as of August 1, 2023. There are currently 172 coal-fired power units operating in Japan. Scientists around the world have warned that this summer’s record heat is primarily related to the use of fossil fuels.
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【News】Climate-related shareholder proposals submitted again to J-POWER
Continuing from last year, shareholder proposals were submitted to Japan’s Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power) to strengthen the company’s decarbonization strategy.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (July 1, 2023)
Two new units, Yokosuka Unit 1 and Saijo Unit 1, started commercial operation on June 30. Thus, 172 units are now currently operating in Japan.
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【News】JERA Yokosuka : Residents and Citizens Groups Protest Start of Commercial Operation of JERA Yokosuka Unit 1
On June 30, JERA announced the start of commercial operation of Yokosuka Thermal Power Station Unit 1. JERA is planning to start operation of Unit 2 in February of 2024.
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【News】Coal plant operator Rengo declares coal-exit by 2027
On June 5, 2023, the Rengo Group declared its commitment to reduce coal use at its domestic manufacturing sites to zero by 2027, by changing the fuel used in two paper manufacturing mills.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (June 1, 2023)
While currently the number of coal-fired power plants in operation remains unchanged from 170, Saijo New Unit 1 is scheduled to start its operation in June 2023.
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【News】Does the rest of the world really approve of Japan’s hydrogen/ammonia strategy?
The G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting, co-chaired by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Yasutoshi Nishimura and Environment Minister Akihiro Minister Nishimura, highlighted the gap between Japan’s views and those of the G6.
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【News】Transition Zero Warns Against Ammonia Co-firing in Japan
Transition Zero’s “Japan’s toxic narrative on ammonia” illustrates how ammonia co-firing with coal in Asian countries is a massive waste of capital and could have a negative impact on climate change.
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【Report】IEA Electricity Market Report 2023
The IEA report “Electricity Market Report 2023” offers a thorough analysis of recent policies, trends and market developments related to the electricity market.
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【News】OCCTO releases Aggregation of Electricity Supply Plan 2023: Coal to account for 32% of Japan’s energy in FY2032
The Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) has released its “Aggregation of Electricity Supply Plans for FY2023,” revealing that Japan is moving in a direction that is totally inconsistent with the 1.5°C target, the 2030FY energy mix, and the fading out of inefficient coal-fired thermal power generation.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (May 1, 2023)
170 coal-fired power units are currently operating in Japan, and we continue to closely monitor the status of Saijo New Unit 1, scheduled to start operation in June 2023.
