Major Utilities Adjust Investment Plans to Chime With New National Goals

In February, the Cabinet approved three sweeping energy and climate initiatives: the 7th Basic Energy Plan, the Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures, and the GX 2040 Vision. Since then, major powe...

The Balancing Act for Energy Planners Continues a Decade into Reforms

In late March, the energy agency (ANRE) published its long-awaited review of electricity market reforms carried out over the past decade, and set out future priorities. The results indicate success i...

Dynamic Duo: Japan and Singapore Drive Energy in East Asia

News and analysis about Japan’s foreign relations in the energy sector are often dominated by partnerships and deals with Australia, China, Qatar, the U.S., and UAE. Rarely does the bilateral relatio...

Energy Jobs in Japan: Fight to Retain Talent

With a common focus on identifying and attracting top talent, the importance of retaining people is often overlooked. In the Japanese energy market competition for talent is increasing, the types of ...

Hokkaido’s Tomari NPP Strides Toward a Restart Despite Obstacles

After more than a decade of regulatory limbo, Hokkaido Electric is poised to tap back into its nuclear power capacity. On April 30, the Nuclear Regulation Authority issued a draft safety approval for...