Does Japan Need To Rethink Its Scaling Down of LNG?

Two years ago, Japan set a bold new Basic Energy Strategy, which vowed to boost the role of renewables and cut in half the allocation to natural gas and coal in power generation by 2030. But as the t...

Australian and Japanese Energy Relations Face Their Own Transition, Part 1

Recent geopolitical upheavals once again highlight how vulnerable Japan can be to ‘black swan’ events. Japan already faces a tricky situation with Russia, which is a major LNG and coal provider, and ...

Japan’s Long Road to Nuclear Waste Disposal

The proper disposal of nuclear waste is a critical challenge for countries that rely heavily on nuclear energy, such as Japan. Prime Minister Kishida's pledge to revitalize the nation's slumbering nu...

Iridium’s Challenge in the Age of Green Hydrogen

In June, Japan’s hydrogen strategy took a decisive green turn when METI rewrote the 2017 Basic Hydrogen Strategy in order to reflect the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells that see...

Modernizing Japan’s Grid: Sharing Power Data as the First Step

For the energy transition to succeed in Japan, the national grid will have to undergo significant reforms and modernization in order to increase efficiency, enhance energy security and reduce environ...