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2021.06.30

【Report】Net Zero by 2050 – A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector

Coal, Coal Phase-out, Decarbonization

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released the report “Net Zero by 2050 – A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector,” which lays out a timeline for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The report provides a comprehensive 2050 roadmap and detailed recommendations.
2021.06.01

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (June 01, 2021)

Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant

There is no movement in May. So, the number of currently operating power station is same as last update, 165 units in total, including 4 units of mothballed .
2021.05.01

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (May 01, 2021)

Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant

Japan Beyond Coal database update: Two proposal plans were canceled and two plants started commercial operation in April.
2021.04.30

【News】The Japanese Government’s coal “fade-out” will not meet the Paris Agreement goals

Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant, Energy Strategy

On April 23, the Working Group for the Review of Coal-fired Power Generation, a deliberation council of the METI, announced that they have compiled an interim report on a coal “fade-out” toward 2030.
2021.04.28

【News】End to the consideration of the coal-fired power project in Akita – End of the domestic new construction plan

Akita, Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant

On April 27, 2021, Kanden Energy Solution Co., Inc. (Kenes) announced that Kenes and Marubeni Clean Power Corporation would end their consideration of the Akita Port Thermal Power Station (tentative name) construction plan.
2021.04.16

【News】Coal-fired power plant in Ube cancelled!

Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant, Ube

On April 16, 2021, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. and Ube Industries announced the cancellation of new construction plans for Nishiokinoyama Power Plant, a planned coal-fired power plant in Ube, Yamaguchi-prefecture.
2021.04.01

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (April 01, 2021)

Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant

No coal-fired power plants were retired or started operation in March. However, one unit, Karita New 1, has become mothballed. Currently 163 units are under operation and 15 units are under planning/construction.
2021.03.29

【Report】Kiko Network recommendation report “Japan’s Path to Net Zero by 2050”

Coal Phase-out, Kiko Network, Paris Agreement

Kiko Network published a new report “Japan’s Path to Net Zero by 2050,” which recommends greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and policy measures in order to achieve Japan’s declared goal of net zero GHG emissions in 2050.
2021.03.25

【News】 Half of Europe’s coal plants now closed or committed to close by 2030

Coal Phase-out, International Movement, Paris Agreement

With the announcement of the closure of the UK’s West Burton coal plant on March 23, 2021,a major milestone has been reached in Europe’s phaseout of coal power. It marks the halfway point in Europe’s path to closing all of its coal plants by 2030.
2021.02.15

【Report】 “Japan Coal Phase-Out: The Path to Phase-Out by 2030” 2020 Edition

Coal Phase-out, Kiko Network

On February 15, 2021, Kiko Network published the English version of the 2020 Edition of “Japan Coal Phase-Out:…
2021.02.01

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (February 01, 2021)

Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant

Japan Beyond Coal’s database of coal-fired power plants has been updated. Start Operating Hitachinaka Joint Th…
2021.01.04

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (January 04, 2021)

Coal Phase-out, Coal-fired Power Plant

Japan Beyond Coal’s database of coal-fired power plants has been updated. Start Operating Kushiro Power Statio…