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PH-Japan fuel stockpiling plan targets supply resilience
PH-Japan fuel stockpiling plan targets supply resilience
The fuel security plan advances as global supply disruption pressure builds.
Kansai Electric expands Himeji gas capacity with 1,950-MW rebuild
The three-unit LNG system replaces the older fleet with a higher output baseline.
JERA profit climbs in FY 2026 despite 9.1% revenue drop
Its sales fell sharply under weaker electricity pricing across its core power business.
Kansai Electric inks deal for liquid hydrogen supply between Australia and Japan
The supply to be produced in Australia will be shipped to Japan.
Japan develops battery storage using uranium
This uses depleted uranium produced from the generation of fuel for nuclear reactors.
Japan green lights new energy plan
This was last revised in 2021.
Japan’s installed wind power nears 6GW as of 2024
Over 700 MW was added last year.
Lightsource bp enters Japanese renewables market
It is now in 20 markets globally.
J-POWER and KDDI enter deal for onshore wind power
The agreement involves upgrading an existing wind facility and the building of a new one.
JERA’s profit falls nearly 55% in Q3 FY 2024
Blame it on reduced earnings from overseas power generation and renewables.
Yuchi Wind Farm commences commercial operation
The project in Hokkaido has started generating power.
Eurus and GE Vernova team up for wind projects in Japan
Commercial operations are expected in 2028.
Another Renova biomass plant faces delay
Commencement of operations was moved to March 2025.
Construction works commence at Yahaba Biomass Power Station
The power it will generate is enough for 5,000 homes.
Vena Energy’s 53 MW Kasama Solar Project starts operation
Over 14,000 homes will benefit from this.
Renewable energy certificates prices to drop 76% by 2050 amidst market oversupply
It is expected to exceed demand until 2050.
Eku Energy breaks ground for Hirohara BESS project
About one-third of Miyazaki City's population will benefit from this.
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