Coal-fired Power Plant
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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 …
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【News】 “ACT Matsushima” website launched – GENESIS Matsushima project information hub
On September 5, “ACT Matsushima”, a website and information hub for the GENESIS Matsushima project was launched to provide information on the project to the public. See here how you can submit a public comment to stop plans to extend the life of coal-fired power in Japan!
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (September 1, 2022)
Japan Beyond Coal database: There has been no change in the operation status since August 5, but J-Power submitted 2nd EIA document for GENESIS Matsshima.
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【News】J-Power submits second EIA document for GENESIS Matsushima, invites public opinions
On August 31st, J-Power submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment scoping document for the GENESIS Matsushima project, a plan to continue operating an old coal-fired power plant in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture. J-POWER invites public opinions for this project from August 31st to October 17th.
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【News】Taketoyo Unit 5 begins operation: What does this mean for Japan?
On August 5, JERA began commercial operation of the Taketoyo Power Station Unit 5, a new coal-fired power plant. Even if it contributed to the tight power market now, what does this mean for the future of Japan’s energy supply, and for that of the town of Taketoyo?
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (August 5, 2022)
Since JERA started commercial operation of the Taketoyo Power Station Unit 5 on August 5 as it planned, we update JBC data today.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (August 1, 2022)
As of August 1, there is no change in numbers of plants in operation, but Taketoyo No. 5 will begin commercial operation on August 5.
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【Report】Getting Lost on the Road to Decarbonization: Japan’s Big Plans for Ammonia
Climate Integrate has released the report “Getting Lost on the Road to Decarbonization: Japan’s Big Plans for Ammonia”. This report takes a close look at the possibilities and challenges of using ammonia in coal power generation.
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[News] Japan’s Actual GHG Emissions – List of High-Emission Power Plants in FY2018
NGO Kiko Network has analyzed Japan’s greenhouse gas emission data for FY2018. Results show that coal-fired power plants account for the top 4 GHG-emitting thermal power plants.
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