Delays at Rokkasho Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Plant Hinder Japan’s Energy Goals

The future and long-term success of Japan’s nuclear power industry hinges not only on developing cutting edge, next-generation technology, but also on events taking place in a small fishing village i...

Natural Gas Sector Bets on a Rebound as Power Demand Rises on Data Center Boom

After a tumultuous five years marked by calls to bury the natural gas industry amid efforts to decarbonize the sector, along with wild price volatility that saw historic lows in 2020, record highs in...

Energy Jobs in Japan: The Country as a Regional Talent Hub

In the Asia Pacific region, Singapore has traditionally been seen as the primary regional hub. Its central location provides easy access to all key Asian markets. Political stability, public safety, ...

Candidates Favor Realistic Energy Policies in LDP Leadership Race

The most diverse, unpredictable and even chaotic leadership race to determine a successor to outgoing Prime Minister Kishida will culminate in a vote on Sept 27. For all the drama and rhetoric, howev...

Japan Looks to Farmland for Solar Expansion Amid Industry Slowdown

In an effort to boost solar power capacity, Japan is looking to install more solar panels on farmland. While efforts go back more than a decade, widespread development has been slow to catch on. Howe...