Coal-fired Power Plant
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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 …
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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.
