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- Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Unit 6 Returns to Grid Amid Technical Hurdles and Shifting Energy Policy
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Asia
The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has successfully reconnected Reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station to the national grid following a series of techn...
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Assures Japan of Stable Oil Supply Through 2026 Amid Regional Conflict
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Asia
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that Japan has successfully secured alternative energy supplies to maintain national stability into 2027 despite the de facto closure of the...
- Japan Bolsters LNG Stockpiles Amid Middle East Conflict; METI Reports Sufficient Reserves Despite Strait of Hormuz Closure
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Asia
Major Japanese utilities have increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) inventories by 10% to 2.19 million metric tons as of March 1, providing a 12-day buffer. Despite the ongoing war...