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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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【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.
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【News】Hydrogen Society Promotion Act Supports Coal Co-Firing, Not Just Hydrogen
Under the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act, we confirmed that two coal-fired power plants, which should be phased out soon, will receive price gap supports for co-firing ammonia.
