LNG Deals May Forge Japan’s Stance on Russian Energy

Within about a year, Japan will likely make decisions that will dictate the nature of its energy ties with Russia over the coming decades. Talks over the future status of a small-scale Russia-Japa...

Exclusive Interview: Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative

The Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds), is an international NGO that seeks to “mobilize global capital for climate action”. What that means in practice is 1) Reporting on the evolution of the g...

How Japanese Players Approach Pricing Strategy for New Climate Solutions

Japan’s efforts to combat the impact of climate change have spurred the development of new, highly innovative products and services. But setting their market price is proving to be a tricky and sensi...

Japan Looks to Reform Electricity Markets To Accommodate Renewables. Again.

The electricity grid always needs balance. As Japan looks to shift its power systems away from fossil fuels to renewable sources, achieving that balance has become an increasingly complex exercise. A...

Energy Jobs in Japan: Maximizing Your Value in a Fast Evolving Market

Last month, I touched upon how professionals in the energy space can enhance their value in the market, regardless of the inherent risk of whether or not their company is able to secure projects. Som...