Japan's Strategic Shift: Coal Power Surge Amid LNG Uncertainty
Published on: March 27, 2026, 2:29 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Japan's industry ministry will ease restrictions on coal-fired power production for one year due to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict impacting LNG imports. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to suspend a utilization cap to save LNG, maintaining the nation's long-term decarbonization goals while diversifying energy sources.
