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2023.06.01
【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.
2023.05.29
【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.
2023.05.16
【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.
2023.05.08
【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.