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【News】Energy Policy Bombarded with Middle East Situation—Return to Coal or Move Away from It?
Responses to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz vary by country. Japan is trying to address the issue while remaining dependent on imported fossil fuels.
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【News】First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Encourages Participants to Begin Discussions on Transition Planning
On April 24-29, the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels was held in Santa Marta to discuss implementation plans for phasing out fossil fuels and achieving a just transition.
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【News】Kobe Steel’s Withdrawal and Re-bidding: “Reset Button” in the Decarbonization Auction
In May 2026, Kobe Steel announced that its plan to retrofit the Kobe Power Plant No. 1 had been awarded in the fiscal 2025 LTDA tender. This is the second time, isn’t it?
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (June 1, 2026)
Over 160 coal-fired power units in operation in Japan. While the number of these units is decreasing slowly, several coal-fired plants have won bids in the Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction.
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【News】Challenges in Ammonia Supply, Saijo Power Station Withdraws its Successful Bid from Decarbonization Auction
Shikoku Electric Power Company announced that it would withdraw its successful bid for the Saijo Power Station Unit 1 in the FY2024 Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction.
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【News】Reversing the 50% Capacity Factor Limit for Inefficient Coal-fired Power for FY2026 Goes Against Decarbonization
In light of the recent impact on LNG imports, the Japanese government announced that it would temporarily lift restrictions on inefficient coal-fired power generation in order to conserve LNG.
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【News】FY2024 GHG Emissions at Record Low Since 1990, Rate of Decline Slows Down
April 2026 reports by the Ministry of the Environment and METI show that while Japan’s GHG emissions are on a downward trend, the rate of decline slows down.
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【News】France announces practical roadmap for fossil fuel phase-out
On April 27, 2026, France announced its Roadmap for Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, clarifying implementation plans for fossil fuel phase-out targets.
