World Nov 25, 2020
Could OPEC's house of cards collapse?
by Julian Lee
The United Arab Emirates is privately questioning the benefits of participating in OPEC and may even be considering whether to leave.
Business Nov 25, 2020
Japan to offer up to ¥800,000 in subsidies for electric vehicles
The funding will cover vehicles purchases by individuals along with those bought by companies.
National Nov 15, 2020
Kono has called for a strict screening of spending plans that seek to take advantage of the government's goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Japan by 2050.
Business | FOCUS Nov 13, 2020
Japan's reliance on fossil fuels diminishes EV advantages
by Takuya Okamoto
Models in Japan were found to emit more carbon dioxide than gasoline engine vehicles until their driving distance reaches 111,511 kilometers.
Business Nov 13, 2020
Japan to invite bids for offshore wind plants off Chiba and Akita
The facilities are planned for designated areas in Chiba and Akita prefectures and will serve as a test for the technological development and profitability of wind power generation.
World Nov 13, 2020
How one firm drove influence campaigns for big oil across the U.S.
by Hiroko Tabuchi
In early 2017 the Texans for Natural Gas website went live, urging voters to "thank a roughneck” and support fracking. Around the same time, the Arctic Energy Center ramped up its advocacy for drilling in Alaskan waters and in a vast Arctic wildlife refuge. ...
Business Nov 13, 2020
Stranded coal ships caught in crosshairs of China-Australia spat
The political spat between the two countries has escalated into a one-sided trade war, with China blacklisting commodities and foodstuffs from coal to lobster.
Business / Corporate Nov 11, 2020
Toshiba to end construction of new coal-fired power plants
by Aya Takada and Stephen Stapczynski
The engineering and technology giant aims to reduce the group's greenhouse gas emissions across all operational stages by 50% from the fiscal 2019 level by fiscal 2030.
Business Nov 5, 2020
JAL to use biofuels made from household waste starting fiscal 2022
The fuel will come from U.S. startup Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc., into which JAL invested around ¥900 million in 2018.
Business | FOCUS Nov 1, 2020
‘Hydrogen wars’ pit Europe against China for $700 billion business
by William Mathis
Governments, energy giants, automobile companies and lobbying groups say hydrogen use is pivotal for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Business Oct 28, 2020
Japan pushes ammonia fuel as way to reach net zero emissions
by Junko Horiuchi
The industry ministry has set up a council with members of the private sector to explore the issue, including how to secure a stable supply of the energy source.