Coal-fired Power Plant
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【News】Judicial decision on Kobe coal-fired power stations: Japan lacks urgency on the climate crisis
Two court cases concerning Kobe Power Plant Units 3 and 4,built and operated by Kobe Steel, Ltd. concluded in March 2023, but the civic battle continues.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (April 1, 2023)
In Japan, 170 coal-fired power units are currently operating. Please check our database for details.
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【News】More than 3,000 public comments submitted on GENESIS Matsushima
Despite over 3,000 comments submitted by citizens concerned about the GENESIS Matsushima project, J-Power’s responses to these comments were disingenuous and dishonest. Please see the pamphlet to learn about problems with the GENESIS Matsushima Plan.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (March 1, 2023)
As same as last month, 170 coal-fired power units are currently operating in Japan.
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【News】Kobe Unit 4 begins commercial operation – civil lawsuit ruling coming March 20
On February 1, Kobe Unit 4 started its commercial operation. Two lawsuits filed against the construction and operation of Units 3 and 4 are still ongoing.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (February 1, 2023)
Japan Beyond Coal database update. 170 coal-fired power units are currently operating in Japan.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (January 4, 2023)
Currently, 169 coal-fired power units are operating in Japan.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (December 1, 2022)
Japan Beyond Coal database update: Currently 169 units are operating and 5 units are planned/under construction in Japan.
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【News】While the world phases out coal, more coal-fired power plants start up in Japan
In November, a new large-scale coal-fired power plant (Misumi Power Station Unit 2) started operation and another (Saijo Power Station Unit 1) began firing. How will Japan, which has begun operating new coal-fired power plants one after another without presenting a phase-out plan, be viewed by the rest of the world?
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (November 4, 2022)
The Chugoku Electric Power started commercial operation of the Misumi Power Station Unit 2 on November 1. Thus, the number of units currently operating has become 169.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (November 1, 2022)
There have been no changes in October to the number of coal-fired power plants operating in Japan. There are 168 units currently operating.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (October 1, 2022)
Japan Beyond Coal database update: New Operation On September 1, Tokuyama started commercial operation of the …
