Among Global Uncertainties, Japan Still Sees Key Role for LNG in Energy Security

Hoping to boost both domestic energy security and cement its role as a leading LNG trading hub, especially for Southeast Asia, Japan continues to diversify its source of suppliers across the globe fo...

Headwinds in Japan’s Offshore Sector Show Value of Good Planning

No sooner had Japan announced the results of Round 3 offshore wind auctions, than attention shifted from the big wins for JERA and Marubeni to the fact that many of the major industry players abstain...

Nuclear Crisis in Japan: Old Ideas Hold Back Sector from Aiding Net-Zero

This is as opinion piece by Nobuo Tanaka, the former executive director of the International Energy Agency and former chair of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. He is CEO of Tanaka Global, Inc. In Oc...

A Look Back at the Year in Energy – 2024

With the release of the draft Basic Energy Plan last week, most eyes are on the future. Where does Japan’s government and experts see the nation developing over the next decades? Is the country still...

The Impact of Environmental Regulation on Japan’s Wind Farms

Japan’s wind power sector, despite its vast potential, remains tethered to a labyrinthine approval process. While the country’s solar industry has surged since the introduction of feed-in tariffs in ...