Japan
Japan vows to cut down GHG emissions by 46% by 2030
The country is considered the fifth biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.
Japan vows to cut down GHG emissions by 46% by 2030
The country is considered the fifth biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.
J-Power shuts down plans for new coal-fired power plant
The power company is considered the biggest coal-fired power company in Japan.
Canadian Solar starts construction of four solar projects in Japan
The projects total 143 MWp worth of generation capacity.
J-Power to convert Virginia coal plant into solar and storage facility
The project construction and redevelopment will begin from 2022.
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.
PETRONAS, JERA to embark on low-carbon energy initiatives
These include LNG, ammonia, and hydrogen.
Cold snap, power demand surge tighten Japan's supply
Prices have breached $618 per MMBtu last month.
Fukushima Natural Gas Power Plant No.2 unit starts operations
The two units have a total capacity of 1.18GW.
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.