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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.
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【News】Progress on decarbonization made at G7 ministerial meeting, but Japan blocks ambitious action on coal phase-out
The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment was held in Sapporo, ahead of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on May 19-21 and adopted a communique, with many commitments related to power generation and decarbonization..
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【News】Judicial decision on Kobe coal-fired power stations: Japan lacks urgency on the climate crisis
Two court cases concerning Kobe Power Plant Units 3 and 4,built and operated by Kobe Steel, Ltd. concluded in March 2023, but the civic battle continues.
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【News】Europe Beyond Coal expands to “Beyond Fossil Fuels”
March 28, 2023 saw the launch of Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), an expanded campaign that will build on Europe Beyond Coal’s efforts to phase out coal power to eliminate all fossil fuels from Europe’s energy sector, and to show a path to a renewables-based power system.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (April 1, 2023)
In Japan, 170 coal-fired power units are currently operating. Please check our database for details.
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【News】More than 3,000 public comments submitted on GENESIS Matsushima
Despite over 3,000 comments submitted by citizens concerned about the GENESIS Matsushima project, J-Power’s responses to these comments were disingenuous and dishonest. Please see the pamphlet to learn about problems with the GENESIS Matsushima Plan.
