Baseload Capital and Furusato Netsuden have completed the 4.995MW Waita No. 2 Geothermal Power Plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking a significant step in advancing geothermal energy development in Japan.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to propose a three-point framework to strengthen global energy security at G7 Summit, amid growing concerns over oil supply disruptions linked to renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Japan has committed JPY 90.1 million ($565,422) to support regional cooperation on clean, resilient, and efficient energy solutions, as rising electricity demand driven by digitalisation and artificial intelligence adds pressure to energy systems across the Asia-Pacific.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed to strengthen energy cooperation by securing stable supplies of crude oil, petroleum products, and LNG amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Qatar Airways is expanding its services across international markets, and is resuming flights operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from July 15.
Nissan Motor Co has unveiled a new long-term vision aimed at reshaping its future around artificial intelligence-led mobility and a stronger focus on customer experience.
Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9 per cent in fiscal 2024, ending March 2025, marking a third consecutive annual decline and the lowest on record, driven by reduced manufacturing energy use and increased renewable and nuclear power generation.
Tekmar Group, a provider of asset protection technology and offshore energy services, has secured two contracts with a combined value of £2 million ($2.7 million for an offshore wind farm project in Japan.
Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting, to ensure stable domestic supply while searching for non-Middle East barrels as conflict in the region disrupts global supply.
The United Arab Emirates and Japan have agreed on the final provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first of its kind for Japan with an Arab country.
