Business / Economy | FOCUS Jul 27, 2021
Japan considering mandatory energy-saving standards for new homes
The government hopes the measure will help meet Japan's international pledge to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Business / Economy Jul 27, 2021
Japan’s green ambitions threaten the LNG market it helped create
by Stephen Stapczynski
The country, the world’s top LNG importer, called for more renewables such as wind and solar to replace natural gas in a revised plan released last week.
Commentary / World Jul 25, 2021
The problem with Europe’s green unilateralism
by Hans-werner Sinn
Rarely, except in wartime, have market economies been subjected to the sort of rigid central planning that the European Commission now proposes in order to curb carbon dioxide emissions.
World Jul 24, 2021
The failure to agree to common language ahead of that gathering is likely to be seen as a setback to hopes of securing a meaningful accord at a key gathering in Scotland.
Business | ANALYSIS Jul 21, 2021
Japan sets 60% target for nonfossil fuel energy sources by fiscal 2030
by Osamu Tsukimori
Difficulties boosting nuclear power and increasing solar and off-shore wind mean the new energy plan's goals will be difficult to achieve, experts say.
Business Jul 19, 2021
OPEC+ clinches deal to boost output as Gulf allies call truce
The deal is evidence of the strong bonds between members and shows "OPEC+ is here to stay,” Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said.
Business Jul 16, 2021
Japan weighs extending maximum reactor lifespan beyond 60 years
Extension could spur concerns about the safety of aging reactors that are prone to accidents.
World Jul 14, 2021
Fossil fuel power demand has 'peaked worldwide,' analysis finds
Renewable options such as solar and wind are already the cheapest source of new power generation in 90% of the world's markets.
Business / Economy Jul 13, 2021
Solar power to become cheaper in Japan than nuclear by 2030, government says
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry estimated the cost of generating nuclear power will rise about 10% from its previous estimate, while the cost of solar power will drop.
Business Jul 8, 2021
Innovations speed race to put more wind turbines on seabed
by Heesu Lee
South Korea is cutting the time it takes to construct and install an offshore turbine, from as long as three months to just a matter of days.
Business Jul 6, 2021
Already dirt-cheap, solar panels are about to get even more powerful
by Dan Murtaugh
A push for more powerful units underscores how further cost reductions could advance the shift away from fossil fuels.
Business | ANALYSIS Jul 6, 2021
OPEC disagreement lays bare growing UAE-Saudi economic rivalry
by Ghaida Ghantous and Marwa Rashad
As Saudi Arabia tries to wean its economy off oil, it is vying with the UAE for foreign capital and talent.