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Green hydrogen imports from New Zealand to support Japan’s carbon goals
Green hydrogen imports from New Zealand to support Japan’s carbon goals
Commercial imports and exports are expected in the early 2030s.
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Japan’s largest offshore wind farm begins commercial operation in Kitakyushu
It has 25 turbines with a total capacity of 220 MW.
4 days ago
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
4 days ago
Japan’s Eurus restarts 30 MW Nishime wind farm in Akita after rebuilding
Commercial operations resumed on 1 March.
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Mitsui signs VPPA to supply solar energy to NIKE Japan
The contract covers 18 megawatts of capacity.
Japan prioritises energy security as policy shifts towards supply stability
The government’s seventh energy plan elevates electricity reliability over decarbonisation focus.
Japan sets up to 50% renewable goal for 2040
Marine vessels and assurance services critical for renewable infrastructure.
EnBW offers stake to JNbp for 1.5 GW offshore wind project
The decision follows a setback in a government funding bid.
Japan offshore wind remains viable as reforms strengthen project bankability: report
IEEFA also pointed to legislative changes enabling offshore wind development in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
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.
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