A Small Solution for a Big Problem: Resolving Japan’s Grid Congestion

As Japan plans more solar and wind capacity, attention is focusing on grid solutions to help accommodate the intermittency of some renewables supply. The big-picture vision in the recently released d...

Japan Hopes To Develop Synthetic Methane Into Staple Energy Supply

In November 2022, “e-methane” debuted at the Japan Gas Association (JGA) with much fanfare. This nearly carbon-neutral methane is synthetic; it is produced from captured CO2 and green hydrogen or oth...

2022 Energy Talent Trends – A Year of Transition

Last year was very interesting and eventful for the energy industry. The highlights include Japan’s fundamental shift in nuclear policy, the war in Ukraine, LNG shortages and record energy prices, a ...

Japan Smart Money Should Move to Smart Cities to Promote Carbon Neutrality Initiatives

Prime Minister Kishida has pronounced Digital and Green transformations as the two X factors of his government policy. The locus where DX and GX meet is the “smart city” concept. And the number of Ja...

The EU’s Cross-border Carbon Tax: Boon or Bust for Japan?

Japan has long feared the introduction of a new carbon tax at the EU border, claiming that it could put its exports at a disadvantage. After all, Japan's primary energy balance is dominated by fossil...