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J-POWER acquires drilling rig for geothermal generation wells
J-POWER acquires drilling rig for geothermal generation wells
This will ensure stable operation and development of geothermal facilities.
MHI in talks to transfer domestic onshore wind business to J-POWER
The companies aim to complete the transfer by 1 April 2026.
How Japan can unlock offshore wind potential
It must optimise evaluation criteria, focusing on realistic price limits.
MOL and Kumejima Town ink ocean thermal energy conversion and CO2 capture deals
They aim to commence operations of the ocean thermal energy project by 2031.
Kansai Electric invests in Ireland-based offshore wind company
Simply Blue Energy is involved in multiple projects in Europe.
JERA inks partnership to fuel energy transition in Hawai‘i
The collaboration establishes a framework to advance decabronisation in the state.
Japan and Taiwan groups ink deal to fuel offshore wind development in Asia
The deal covers creating business opportunities and strengthening industry leadership.
JERA transfers stake in Ishikari Bay Offshore Wind project
Four companies are now operating the wind farm.
JERA decommissions 3,254 MW thermal power units
Ageing power facilities will be upgraded.
Japan’s offshore wind capacity to reach breach 16 GW by 2035
This technology will help diversify the country’s power mix.
Kansai Electric inks deal for liquid hydrogen supply between Australia and Japan
The supply to be produced in Australia will be shipped to Japan.
Kansai Electric revises schedule for Takahama 4 Reactor outage
An inspection has been ongoing since June.
Baseload Capital taps into Japan’s geothermal energy potential
This will inject capital into Tokyo, which is amongst the countries with the largest geothermal potential.
How Japan can refuel its renewable energy pledge
The country faces challenges in terms of its system and regulations.
ENEOS and Shoreline Wind team up to fuel Japan’s offshore wind projects
This will support Japan’s goal to develop up to 10 GW of offshore wind facilities.
TEPCO logs $5.83b net loss in Q1 FY 2025
Nuclear damage expenses pulled earnings down.
Helical Fusion bags $15m for fusion energy development
This will support the company’s efforts to build a fusion plant.
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