Japan Beyond Coal database update:

On November 30, the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has began in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the global leaders will discuss pathway to the decarbonization, the Yokosuka Power Station Unit 2 is preparing to start commercial operation in February next year.

No change in the number of operations as of November 1.

Operating: 171 Units
Planned (including under construction): 2 Units
Retired: 4 Units

* The full database can be downloaded in Excel format on this page.
* Click here (PDF) to download a summary of Japan’s coal plant data.