Business / Economy Aug 24, 2020
Japan urged to boost green power to achieve Paris climate goals
Renewables represented 17 percent of the country’s total power generation in the year that ended in March, 2019.
Business Aug 20, 2020
Japanese trading giant Itochu edges traditional rivals by shunning energy and metals
by Masumi Suga
Itochu is shattering the old pecking order led by Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo by extending its lead as the nation's most valuable trader.
Commentary Aug 19, 2020
Coal’s days may be over in the U.S.
by Justin Fox
Renewables will most likely surpass the fossil fuel in electricity generation this year despite Trump's best efforts.
Business Aug 13, 2020
Japan banks ink $330 million deal for Qatar's first megasolar project
The project is part of efforts by the Middle East state to increase the renewable portion of its total electricity generation to 20 percent by 2030.
Business Aug 12, 2020
Japan’s nuclear fuel imports almost zero in 2019 as industry stagnates
Only nine of the 54 reactors operating before the Fukushima disaster are currently online.
Business / Financial Markets Aug 7, 2020
Energy traders flock to Japan and its $136 billion 'dream' market
Power experts say the potential for price volatility and arbitrage in Japan are a trader’s dream.
Business Aug 6, 2020
Japan's climate change efforts hindered by Keidanren bias, study says
The heavy clout wielded by energy-intensive sectors of Japan is resulting in the favoring of coal and a pushback against efforts to fight climate change, it says.
Business Aug 5, 2020
Japan's industry ministry reviewing power line rules to bolster renewable energy
Under the current rules, distribution of electricity generated by coal-fired thermal power is prioritized and limited capacity makes adding renewable sources difficult.
World Aug 3, 2020
Global coal power falls for first time even as China builds more
Development of new power plants has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business | FOCUS Jul 31, 2020
Hydrogen’s future may follow path blazed by natural gas
by Anna Shiryaevskaya
Following natural gas’s lead, Japan is preparing to trial imports from Australia of superchilled liquid hydrogen.
Business / Tech Jul 28, 2020
Japanese automakers eye e-fuel as alternative to EVs
by Osamu Tsukimori
Europe has been looking at carbon neutral e-fuel and plans to have it play a crucial role in many modes of transport, from planes and ships to large trucks.
