Coal-fired Power Plant
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (August 1, 2026)
Even as extreme heat and wildfires are occurring around the world, the number of coal-fired power plants—which are a major source of emissions—is not decreasing in Japan, and more LNG-fired power plants are being built.
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【Report】IEEFA: Analysis of Major Challenges in Japan’s Ammonia Co-firing Strategy
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has released a briefing paper that summarizes the feasibility challenges facing Japan’s ammonia co-firing strategy.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (July 1, 2026)
JBC has renewed the countdown display that shows the operational status of coal-fired power plants in Japan. Unfortunately, more than 150 plants are still in operation.
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【Factsheet】“Fade-out” of inefficient coal-fired power – Japan’s current policy on coal-fired power generation
This fact sheet summarizes the issues of inefficient coal-fired power in Japan. None of the major power operators have publicly disclosed their “fade-out” plans.
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【Factsheet】Problems with coal-fired power: A major driver of the climate crisis
This fact sheet summarizes why coal-fired power plants are a problem.
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【Factsheet】 Coal Power in Japan: Increased reliance clashes with climate policy
This is part of a series of fact sheets explaining Japan’s coal-fired power plants. This issue shows that coal-fired power plants in Japan have increased over the past 30 years.
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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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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (May 1, 2026)
As of May 1, there are 163 coal-fired power plants in operation in Japan.
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【News】 Fire at Tachibana-wan Power Station Coal Silo
The fire in a coal storage silo at the Tachibana-wan Power Station in Tokushima Prefecture has highlighted the challenges involved in extinguishing fires involving burning coal.
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【News】NGOs Call on J-Power to Cancel the GENESIS Matsushima Project
The 350.org Japan and Greenpeace Japan issued a statement calling for the cancellation of the “GENESIS Matsushima Project.” Will Japan remain stuck in continuous reliance on coal?
