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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drastically changed the global energy situation, upping the urgency to pursue decarbonization and still ensure a stable energy supply.

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will establish a demonstration hydrogen production project at the High-Temperature Test Reactor in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture.

For too long, Japan has depended on coal power at home and promoted it abroad, despite the climate imperative to switch to clean energy

A nuclear power state of emergency issued by the government on the day of the March 11, 2011, Fukushima nuclear disaster has yet to be lifted. Eleven years on, the nation is still reeling from the catastrophic damage to Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant caused by the magnitude-9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami it generated.

Japan has agreed to work with a U.S. company in technological cooperation to develop a sodium-cooled fast reactor.

Pro-nuclear lawmakers now hold key positions under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, sparking concern that he will stray from the prior administrations focus on renewables to help achieve “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Asia gas prices may be high, but over the years they are poised to go even higher due to two key developments that threaten to change Japan’s role and

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has compiled a draft revision to Japan’s Basic Energy Plan, which indicates the direction of the government’s energy policy. The revision brings our attention to the predicted ratios of various power sources in fiscal 2030. In order to reduce our dependence on carbon, renewable energy sources were increased from 22 to 24% three years ago to 36 to 38% in the latest draft revision. Some view this increase as being insufficient in making rene...

The central government is moving to clear away red tape for the energy sector to make Japan’s supp

Japan has codified in law its pledge to go carbon-neutral in real terms by 2050. This will prevent the country retreating from its commitment in the f･･･