Event Attribution analysis pointed that Japan’s record high temperatures in late July are due to the effects of global warming. However, coal-fired power plants, major sources of global warming, show no sign of phase-out.

Sumitomo Osaka Cement announced that it will suspend operations at the coal-fired power plant located within its Ako Plant by the end of fiscal year 2026.

As of August 1, 2025, the number of coal-fired power plants in operation remains 165. There are still no plans to decommission any coal-fired power plants.

There are 165 units of coal-fired power plants as of July 1. Tokuyama has announced plans to decommission one coal-fired power plant in the early 2030s.

There are still 165 coal-fired power plants in operation, but new projects for LNG-fired power plants are undergoing environmental assessment one after another.

Considering the current situation surrounding of the J-Power’s Matsushima Thermal Power Plant, we are questioning is this plan really necessary?

As of May 1, 165 units are in operation. Nippon Steel is planning to replace 3 coal units at Tobata Kyodo Power Station by 2040 for replacing to an LNG-fired power plant.