Japan

JERA to build 600 MW offshore wind project in Japan

It will be constructed off the coast of Tsugaru and Ajigasawa.

Hydrogen value chain to be developed in Japan

It will cover all aspects of low-carbon hydrogen production to utilisation.

Mitsubishi Power kicks off ammonia-fueled 40MW gas turbine development

The company aims to commercialise the turbine by 2025.

Japan to triple Fukushima Prefecture's wind power generation

It will be raised to 360 MW capacity in FY 2024.

Cold snap, power demand surge tighten Japan's supply

Prices have breached $618 per MMBtu last month.

Japanese business lobby pushes coal-friendly policy

A study revealed that it has undermined the country’s climate change efforts.

Japan's offshore wind development hampered by high costs

About 80% of the country's potential sites would require floating turbines.

Japan to launch new policy for offshore wind projects

It plans three or four project each year until end-2030.

Japan tightens state lending for overseas coal plants

It received criticisms in funding such plants in Indonesia and Vietnam.

Japanese policy still focussed on long-term energy security

No formal change to existing policy has been announced.

Japan eyes 10 areas for offshore wind development

Six were selected as promising for future developments.

Japan mulls suspending 100 ageing coal plants by 2030

These make up nearly 90% of the country’s power plants built before the mid-1990s.

Japanese firms urge government to shift to renewables

They also recommended introducing carbon pricing.

Japan opens bids for floating wind farm auction: report

Auction winners will be selected in June 2021.