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.

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.

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.

As of May 1, there are 163 coal-fired power plants in operation in Japan.

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.

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?

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.