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Jun 2, 2023
The IAEA Conducted Its Comprehensive Review Mission Regarding the Planned Discharge of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Jun 1, 2023
IAEA Published Results for First Interlaboratory Comparison on the Determination of Radionuclides in ALPS Treated Water
May 26, 2023
IAEA Officials and International Experts to Visit Japan on a Comprehensive Mission to Review the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea
May 25, 2023
The 2nd Japan-Korea Energy Cooperation Dialogue Held
May 25, 2023
Dispatch of the Delegation of Republic of Korea (ROK) Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) (from May 22 to 25)
May 19, 2023
Dispatch of the Delegation of Republic of Korea (ROK) Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 18, 2023
Joint Statement on Renewable Energy Partnership Issued with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom
May 16, 2023
Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions Held
May 13, 2023
Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 12, 2023
Video Conference Briefing Session regarding the handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 11, 2023
Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Apr 28, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Energy Transition with Mr. Pardow, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Chile
Apr 21, 2023
FY2021 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Revised Report)
Apr 20, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with the Hon. Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia on the mining and energy sectors
Apr 6, 2023
The IAEA Published a Report on Its Second Review Mission of Safety Aspects of Handling of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in November 2022
Apr 3, 2023
Experts from IAEA Laboratories visit TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to assess the analytical capabilities of TEPCO
Mar 31, 2023
“Carbon Footprint Report” and “Carbon Footprint Guidelines” Compiled
Mar 31, 2023
Ordinances and Public Notices for Enforcement of the Act on Rationalizing Energy Use and Shifting to Non-fossil Energy Promulgated Today
Mar 30, 2023
METI Compiles Technology Roadmap for Transition Finance in the Automobile Sector toward the Transition to Decarbonization
Mar 28, 2023
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for the "Decarbonization of Thermal Processes in Manufacturing" Project
Mar 28, 2023
Guidance for the Development of Private-Sector JCM Projects to Be Released
Mar 22, 2023
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to Release Synthesis Report of Sixth Assessment Report
Mar 17, 2023
Cabinet Decision on the Basic Policy on the Rationalizing Use of Energy and Shifting to Non-fossil Energy
Mar 6, 2023
Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting and AZEC Public-Private Investment Forum Held
Mar 3, 2023
Declaration Form Released for Businesses Agreeing to the Disclosure of Information in the Periodic Report Under the Act Rationalizing Energy Use
Feb 21, 2023
Paper Released on Creating an Enabling Environment to Scale-up Transition Financing to Accelerate Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sectors
Feb 16, 2023
4th CEFIA Government-Private Forum Held
Feb 14, 2023
Minister Nishimura Attends GX League Symposium 2023
Feb 13, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Visits the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Kenya
Feb 10, 2023
Briefing Session to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Feb 6, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Delegation
Jan 30, 2023
Video Conference Briefing Session on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Held
Jan 18, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Holds Meeting with Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources Canada
Jan 17, 2023
The 5th Japan-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue Held
Jan 4, 2023
The IAEA Published a Report on "IAEA’s Independent Sampling, Data Corroboration, and Analysis Activities" from Its Review of Safety Related Aspects of Handling ALPS Treated Water at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Dec 22, 2022
Video Conference Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Dec 15, 2022
Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting to Be Hosted
Dec 9, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting withHon. Antoinette N'SAMBA KALAMBAYI, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Minister of Mines, and Signs a Joint Statement of Intent on Cooperation in the Mining Sector
Dec 7, 2022
Second Japan-China Policy Dialogue on Decarbonization Held
Dec 2, 2022
Minister Nishimura Signs a Memorandum of Cooperation on Hydrogen with Ms. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy
Dec 1, 2022
Japan-U.S. Energy Security Dialogue held between Mr. Minami Ryo, Deputy Commissioner for International Policy on Carbon Neutrality, and Mr. Geoffrey Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of State of the United States
Nov 28, 2022
State Minister Ota Holds Meeting with Mr. Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan, a Member of the Executive Council and Legislative Council of Hong Kong, and the Council Members from Hong Kong Japanese Food and Cuisine Association
Nov 25, 2022
Video Conference Briefing Session Regarding the Handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Nov 24, 2022
NEA-METI International Workshop on Joint Utilization of Underground Research Laboratories for Research and Development Projects Held
Nov 22, 2022
FY2021 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Preliminary Report)
Nov 22, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Holds Meeting with Mr. Michael Matheson, Minister of Parliament and Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport of Scotland
Nov 18, 2022
The IAEA conducted its 2nd review of safety aspects of the handling of ALPS treated water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Nov 14, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Ms. Madeleine King, Australia's Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia
Nov 8, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with the Honorable Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador of the United States to Japan
Nov 4, 2022
METI State Minister Nakatani Visits the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Nov 1, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Holds Meeting with Lao PDR Minister of Energy and Mines Daovong
Oct 31, 2022
State Minister Ota Attends International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century
Oct 31, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Holds Meeting with Mr. Paganini, Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining, Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Oct 28, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia
Oct 27, 2022
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for the “Promotion of Carbon Recycling Using CO2 from Biomanufacturing Technology as a Direct Raw Material” Project
Oct 26, 2022
Tokyo GX Week Held
Oct 26, 2022
METI and the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on LNG Cooperation and Energy Transitions
Oct 25, 2022
METI Concludes a Partnership Concerning Critical Minerals with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia
Oct 25, 2022
Japan and Republic of Uzbekistan Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation Establishing a Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Oct 21, 2022
Name and Date Decided for the 2023 G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment
Oct 20, 2022
State Minister Ota Holds Meeting with Mr. Galamba, Secretary of State for Environment and Energy, Portuguese Republic
Oct 19, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Online Conference with H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia
Oct 17, 2022
METI Issues a Joint Media Release for Cooperation on Energy Transition towards Carbon Neutrality with the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam
Oct 14, 2022
Cabinet Decision on the Bill for Partial Revision of the Gas Business Act and the Act on Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security
Oct 14, 2022
First Global GX Conference (GGX) Held
Oct 14, 2022
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Insulation Materials (Glass Wool and Extruded Polystyrene Foam) Compiled
Oct 11, 2022
TCFD Summit 2022 Held
Oct 11, 2022
Japan and Sri Lanka Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation Establishing a Joint Crediting Mechanism
Oct 7, 2022
Leaders Session of the 4th RD20 Conference Held
Oct 7, 2022
9th Annual Meeting of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF) 2022 Held
Oct 7, 2022
Fifth Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting Held
Oct 3, 2022
Study Group for Designing a Growth-Oriented, Resource-Autonomous Circular Economy and Strategy Planning Office for a Resource-Autonomous Circular Economy Established
Sep 30, 2022
Second International Conference on Fuel Ammonia Held
Sep 29, 2022
ASEAN+3 Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM+3) and East Asia Summit Energy Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM) Held
Sep 29, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Hon Dr. Megan Woods, New Zealand's Minister of Energy and Resources
Sep 28, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Owji, Iranian Minister of Petroleum
Sep 28, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Arifin Tasrif, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia
Sep 28, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
Sep 28, 2022
Second Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM) Held
Sep 27, 2022
4th International Conference on Carbon Recycling Held
Sep 27, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Holds Meetings with Ministers and Officials from Various Countries
Sep 26, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Attends the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF)
Sep 26, 2022
METI and PETRONAS of Malaysia Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to Promote Cooperation in Energy Transitions
Sep 20, 2022
Meeting of the Study Group on Product Carbon Footprint Calculations and Verification for Supply Chain-Wide Carbon Neutrality to Be Held
Sep 13, 2022
Japan and Georgia Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation Establishing a Joint Crediting Mechanism
Sep 9, 2022
IAEA officials and international experts to visit Japan for the second review on the safety of the ALPS treated water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Sep 6, 2022
Embedded Formwork Using Concrete Made with Fixated CO2 Achieving Negative Costs to Undergo Trial Construction at Construction Site Managed by MLIT
Sep 6, 2022
Japan and Moldova Sign the Memorandum of Cooperation for Establishing the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Sep 6, 2022
Japan and Azerbaijan Sign the Memorandum of Cooperation for Establishing the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Sep 4, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Indonesia (To Attend the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting and Other Meetings)
Sep 1, 2022
Energy Efficiency Label for Air Conditioners Changed
Sep 1, 2022
Additional Call for Endorsing Companies Starts for the GX League Basic Concept
Aug 26, 2022
Japan and Tunisia Sign the Memorandum of Cooperation for Establishing the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Aug 25, 2022
Japan and Senegal Sign the Memorandum of Cooperation for Establishing the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Aug 23, 2022
Implementation Status of Recycling under the Act on Promotion of Recycling of Small Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (FY2020 Results)
Aug 1, 2022
Tokyo GX Week to Be Held
Jul 1, 2022
Current State of Enforcement of the Act on Recycling of Specified Kinds of Home Appliances (Collection Results) and Results of Recycling Efforts by Home Appliance Manufacturers (FY2021 Results)
Jul 1, 2022
Call for Outstanding Businesses as Applicants for the FY2022 Excellent Logistics Partnership Commendation Program
Jun 28, 2022
FY2021 Independent Development Ratio of Oil and Natural Gas in Japan Released
Jun 23, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs
Jun 23, 2022
A Technologies Inventory has been developed for the purpose of analyzing Green Transformation (GX) Technologies based on patent information.
Jun 20, 2022
Revision of the Window Performance Labeling System to Make Homes More Energy-Efficient in 2030
Jun 15, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE
Jun 7, 2022
Cabinet Decision Made on the FY2021 Annual Report on Energy (Japan's Energy White Paper 2022)
Jun 7, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Group CEO and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
Jun 2, 2022
Video Conference Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 31, 2022
New Energy Efficiency Standards Formulated for Home-use Air Conditioners
May 24, 2022
Japan to Participate as Strategic Government Partner in First Movers Coalition (FMC)—A Platform Where Global Companies Commit to Purchasing Technologies Needed to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Order to Start Creating Demand
May 18, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
May 13, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Iwata Visits the Republic of South Africa
May 10, 2022
Briefing Session on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 2, 2022
IPCC Symposium "Learning the Latest Findings on Climate Change Mitigation from Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC" to be Held
Apr 29, 2022
The IAEA Published a Report on Its February Review Mission of Safety Aspects of Handling of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Apr 26, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (Republic of Indonesia)
Apr 26, 2022
Plan for Public Tender for Occupancy for the Offshore Wind Power Generation Project in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture Has Been Certified
Apr 25, 2022
Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM) Public-Private Forum was Held
Apr 19, 2022
Holding the First Study Group on the Introduction and Management of Renewable Energy Generation Facilities
Apr 15, 2022
FY2020 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Revised Report)
Apr 11, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Receives Courtesy Call from Mr. Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Apr 4, 2022
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to Release Working Group III Contribution to Sixth Assessment Report
Apr 2, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Attends the IEA Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting
Apr 1, 2022
Making Progress toward Social Transformation and New Market Creation for Carbon Neutrality with the 440 Companies Endorsing the GX League!- Second Segment Held
Mar 31, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Dr. Mohammad Abdullatif Al-Faris, Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs
Mar 29, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Participates in the Ad-hoc Meeting of G7 Energy Ministers
Mar 25, 2022
Renewable Energy Purchase Prices, Surcharge Rate, and Other Details related to FIT and FIP Schemes from FY2022 Onward to Be Determined
Mar 25, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Visits France and Belgium
Mar 25, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia
Mar 24, 2022
Technology Roadmap Formulated for Transition Finance toward Decarbonization in the Cement and Paper/Pulp Sectors
Mar 24, 2022
IAEA official visited the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and witnessed sampling for analysis of the ALPS Treated Water
Mar 18, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with YM Datuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (”PETRONAS”), Malaysia
Mar 14, 2022
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for Automobile-related Projects
Mar 14, 2022
Call for Applicants Starts for Automobile-Related Projects
Mar 14, 2022
Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM) Public-Private Forum to be Held
Mar 10, 2022
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Sashes and Insulated Glass Compiled
Mar 10, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Participates in the Extraordinary Meeting of G7 Energy Ministers
Mar 2, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, United Kingdom
Mar 1, 2022
Cabinet Decision on the Bill for the Act of Partial Revision of the Act on the Rationalization etc. of Energy Use and Other Acts in Order to Establish Stable Energy Supply and Demand Structure
Mar 1, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Participates in the Extraordinary IEA Ministerial Meeting
Feb 24, 2022
3rd CEFIA Government-Private Forum Held
Feb 24, 2022
Briefing Session on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Feb 23, 2022
Japan's efforts toward the stabilization of the energy market in response to the situation in Ukraine
Feb 18, 2022
The IAEA Conducted Its Review Mission of Safety Aspects of Handling of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Feb 14, 2022
3rd CEFIA Government-Private Forum to be Held
Feb 8, 2022
Report Compiled on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Home-use Air Conditioners
Feb 8, 2022
Taiwan Plans to Ease Import Measures
Feb 7, 2022
IAEA delegation visits Japan for a review of the safety of ALPS treated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Feb 2, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
Feb 1, 2022
GX League Basic Concept Announced, Call for Endorsing Companies Starts
Jan 31, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of International Energy Agency (IEA) via Video Conference
Jan 28, 2022
Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order Regarding the Organization of Relevant Cabinet Orders and Transitional Measures Associated with the Coming into Effect of the Act on the Partial Revision of the Electricity Business Act and Other Acts for Establishing Resilient and Sustainable Electricity Supply Systems
Jan 20, 2022
Model Example in the Iron and Steel Sector Selected for the Transition Finance Model Projects
Jan 20, 2022
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for "Development of Technology for Producing Fuel Using CO2, etc." Projects
Jan 20, 2022
Call for Applicants Starts for "Development of Technology for Producing Fuel Using CO2, etc." Projects
Jan 20, 2022
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for "Development of Technology for CO2 Separation, Capture, etc." Projects
Jan 14, 2022
Cabinet Decisions on the Cabinet Order to Set the Effective Date for the Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation for Plastics and on the Cabinet Order for Enforcement of the Same Act
Jan 6, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds a TV conference with H.E. Jennifer M. Granholm, United States Secretary of Energy
Dec 23, 2021
CEFIA Japan Seminar 2021 Held
Dec 22, 2021
Briefing Session on the current status of Multi-nuclide removal equipment (ALPS) treated water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Dec 21, 2021
Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order for the Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Protection of the Ozone Layer through the Control and Other Measures on Specified Substances and Other Substances
Dec 10, 2021
Technology Roadmap Formulated for Transition Finance toward Decarbonization in the Chemical Sector
Dec 10, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds a Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Dec 3, 2021
FY2021 Green Logistics Partnership Conference to be Held
Nov 26, 2021
FY2020 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Preliminary Report)
Nov 26, 2021
First Japan-China Policy Dialogue on Decarbonization Held
Nov 24, 2021
FY2020 "Independent development Ratio of Oil and Natural Gas in Japan" Released
Nov 24, 2021
CEFIA Japan Seminar 2021 to be Held
Nov 19, 2021
IAEA and Japan held a preparatory meeting for the review on the safety of ALPS treated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Nov 18, 2021
Briefing Session on the current status of the Multi-nuclide removal equipment used for (ALPS) treated water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Nov 15, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Attends “International Conference on a Decade of Progress after Fukushima-Daiichi” by IAEA
Nov 11, 2021
Call for Applicants Starts for "Next-Generation Storage Battery and Motor Development" Projects
Nov 11, 2021
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for "Next-Generation Storage Battery and Motor Development" Projects
Nov 9, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia
Oct 28, 2021
State Minister Ishii Attends the 22nd Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Oct 27, 2021
Technology Roadmap Formulated for Transition Finance toward Decarbonization in the Iron and Steel Sector
Oct 26, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE
Oct 22, 2021
Cabinet Decision on the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan
Oct 15, 2021
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for "Development of Technology for Producing Raw Materials for Plastics Using CO2 and Other Sources" Projects
Oct 15, 2021
Call for Applicants Starts for "Development of Technology for Producing Raw Materials for Plastics Using CO2 and Other Sources" Projects
Oct 15, 2021
Call for Applicants Starts for "Development of Technology for Producing Concrete and Cement Using CO2" Projects
Oct 15, 2021
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for "Development of Technology for Producing Concrete and Cement Using CO2" Projects
Oct 13, 2021
Tokyo "Beyond-Zero" Week 2021 Held
Oct 13, 2021
Third RD20 Leaders' Session Held
Oct 12, 2021
First International Conference on Fuel Ammonia Held
Oct 12, 2021
TCFD Summit 2021 Held
Oct 8, 2021
Eighth Annual Meeting of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF) 2021 Held
Oct 8, 2021
Fourth Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting Held
Oct 6, 2021
Third International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2021 Held
Oct 6, 2021
10th LNG Producer-Consumer Conference Held
Oct 5, 2021
List of Companies Taking on the Zero-Emission Challenge Updated and Enhanced
Oct 4, 2021
First Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting Held
Oct 1, 2021
Call Starts for Applicants for "Cost Reductions for Offshore Wind Power Generation" Projects
Oct 1, 2021
Call Starts for Applicants for Next-Generation Solar Cell Development Projects
Oct 1, 2021
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for "Next-Generation Solar Cell Development" Projects
Oct 1, 2021
R&D and Public Implementation Plan Formulated for "Cost Reductions for Offshore Wind Power Generation" Projects
Sep 17, 2021
ASEAN+3 Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM+3) and East Asia Summit Energy Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM) Held
Sep 14, 2021
An R&D and Social Implementation Plan for "Hydrogen Utilization in Iron and Steelmaking Processes" Projects Formulated
Sep 13, 2021
TCFD Summit 2021 to be Held
Sep 9, 2021
IAEA senior officials came to Japan and had a discussion toward the full-scale implementation of the review on the safety of ALPS treated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Sep 8, 2021
METI and Gazprom Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation on Hydrogen, Ammonia, CCS, and CCU/Carbon Recycling
Aug 27, 2021
State Minister Ejima Receives Report from IAEA Review Mission on Decommissioning
Aug 19, 2021
Minister Kajiyama’s meeting with IAEA Director General Grossi: Agreement on launch of review missions, Discussion of new activities towards continuous use of nuclear energy
Jul 26, 2021
Roadmap for Carbon Recycling Technologies Revised
Jul 20, 2021
Online Event NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021) Will Be Held to Promote Japan's Investment Environment and Efforts toward Net Zero
Jul 14, 2021
Tokyo “Beyond-Zero” Week 2021 to be Held
Jul 9, 2021
The Government of Japan signed on IAEA's support for handling of ALPS treated water at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Jul 8, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
Jul 2, 2021
Model Examples Selected for the 2021 Climate Transition Finance Model Projects
Jul 1, 2021
Call for Outstanding Businesses as Applicants for FY2021 Excellent Green Logistics Commendation Program
Jun 22, 2021
“Asia CCUS Network" has launched
Jun 21, 2021
Developing an International Standard for Energy Efficiency in IT
Jun 21, 2021
The Special Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Energy and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan
Jun 18, 2021
Japanese Airlines Fly with Domestically Produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Jun 18, 2021
"Green Growth Strategy Through Achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2050" Formulated
Jun 11, 2021
Selection of Operators for the Offshore Wind Power Generation Project off Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Jun 11, 2021
International Symposium on Intellectual Property regarding Green Technologies to Be Held
Jun 7, 2021
Results of Examination and Assessment of the Commitment to a Low-Carbon Society Compiled (FY2019 Performance)
Jun 4, 2021
Cabinet Decision Made on the FY2020 Annual Report on Energy (Japan's Energy White Paper 2021)
Jun 4, 2021
Minister Kajiyama and State Ministers Nagasaka and Ejima Attend the Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting and Mission Innovation Ministerial Meeting (via Video Conference)
Jun 4, 2021
Taskforce Formulating Roadmaps for Climate Transition Finance Established, Plus Call for Examples of Model Projects
May 26, 2021
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Water Heaters (Heat Pump Water Heaters for Home Use) Formulated
May 26, 2021
State Minister Ejima Attends the 21st Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
May 21, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Attends Video Conference with Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Thailand
May 18, 2021
An R&D and Social Implementation Plan for Hydrogen-related Projects Formulated
May 18, 2021
Call for Operators for Hydrogen-Related Projects Starts
May 14, 2021
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Television Sets Formulated
May 13, 2021
State Minister Ejima Attends "High-Level Discussion on The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions"
May 11, 2021
Examining Efforts in the Housing and Building Sectors toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality
May 7, 2021
"Basic Guidelines on Climate Transition Finance" Announced
Apr 19, 2021
New Energy Efficiency Standards Formulated for Magnetic Disk Units, Gas Water Heaters, and Oil Water Heaters
Apr 14, 2021
Minister Kajiyama met with IAEA Director General Grossi
Apr 13, 2021
FY2019 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Revised Report)
Apr 13, 2021
Change to the Definition of ALPS Treated Water at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Apr 13, 2021
Opinion Exchange Held between METI and OECD/NEA Experts regarding ALPS Treated Water
Apr 13, 2021
Opinion Exchange Held between METI and UK Experts regarding ALPS Treated Water
Apr 13, 2021
Briefing Session on the Basic Policy of Handling of Multi-nuclide Removal Equipment (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Apr 9, 2021
State Minister Ejima Signs MOC on Hydrogen with H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE
Apr 2, 2021
Examining Efforts in the Housing and Building Sectors toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Apr 1, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Attends IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit (Video Conference)
Mar 31, 2021
Revision of "Guidance for Encouraging Japanese Companies to Address International Initiatives on Climate Change: - Supporting Companies Making Use of Renewable Energy in Japan under Scope 2 Guidance of the GHG Protocol -"
Mar 31, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of International Energy Agency (IEA), via Video Conference
Mar 26, 2021
"Report on Revision of the Label Display Program for Retailers (Water Heaters and Television Sets)" Compiled
Mar 24, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds a Teleconference with H.E. Jennifer M. Granholm, United States Secretary of Energy
Mar 22, 2021
Summit of Presidents and Heads of Universities and Other Institutes on Approaches to their Contributions to Achievement of Carbon Neutrality to be Held
Mar 16, 2021
State Minister Nagasaka Attends First Meeting of Global Commission on People-Centered Clean Energy Transitions
Mar 12, 2021
“The Basic Policies for the Project for the Green Innovation Fund” Formulated
Mar 9, 2021
Cabinet Decision on the Bill for the Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation for Plastics
Mar 4, 2021
International Energy Agency (IEA) Publishes Country Report on In-Depth Review
Mar 3, 2021
Report Compiled on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Water Heaters (Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters)
Feb 25, 2021
State Minister Ejima Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Ihsan Abdul Jabbar, Minister of Oil, Iraq, via Video Conference
Feb 19, 2021
New Body “Committee on the Green Innovation Project” under Industrial Structure Council to be Inaugurated and First Meeting to be Held
Feb 16, 2021
Report on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Television Sets Compiled
Feb 3, 2021
2nd CEFIA Government-Private Forum Held
Jan 29, 2021
Announcement of Actions on Dramatic Price Surge in Wholesale Electricity Market
Jan 26, 2021
Series of Meetings on FY2020 Platform for Distributed Energy Systems to be Held
Jan 26, 2021
Announcement to Consumers under Contract of “Market-Price-Linked” Electricity Rate Plans
Jan 25, 2021
2nd CEFIA Government-Private Forum to be Held
Jan 19, 2021
State Minister Ejima Attends Eleventh Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly
Jan 19, 2021
Background regarding the UK scenarios referenced in "Green Growth Strategy towards 2050 Carbon Neutrality" addressed by British Embassy Tokyo
Jan 15, 2021
Announcement of Actions on Price Surge in Wholesale Electricity Market
Jan 14, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
Dec 25, 2020
First Meeting of Taskforce on Preparation of the Environment for Transition Finance to be Held
Dec 25, 2020
“Green Growth Strategy Through Achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2050” Formulated
Dec 1, 2020
Japan and the State of Kuwait Agree to Start Joint Oil Storage Project
Nov 24, 2020
ASEAN+3 Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM+3) and East Asia Summit Energy Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM) Held
Nov 18, 2020
FY2019 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Preliminary Report)
Nov 17, 2020
FY2020 Green Logistics Partnership Conference to be Held
Nov 13, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Receives Courtesy Call from Former Minister of Energy and Industry, State of Qatar
Nov 11, 2020
Third Green Innovation Strategy Meeting Held
Nov 10, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Delivers Keynote Speech at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC)
Nov 4, 2020
Webinar Titled “Businesses Contributing to Adaptation to Climate Change: With and Beyond SDGs - Creation of Business Opportunities Overseas through Contributions to Adaptation to Climate Change toward Achievement of SDGs -” to be Held
Oct 28, 2020
METI State Minister Nagasaka Attends the Second Global Ministerial Conference on System Integration of Renewables
Oct 28, 2020
Briefing Session on the current status of Multi-nuclide removal equipment (ALPS) treated water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Oct 23, 2020
Announcement of Winners of the FY2020 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) Promotion Merit Awards
Oct 21, 2020
Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, State of Qatar
Oct 15, 2020
TCFD Summit 2020 Held
Oct 15, 2020
Tokyo “Beyond-Zero” Week Held
Oct 15, 2020
Online Special Event of Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting Held
Oct 13, 2020
Ninth LNG Producer-Consumer Conference Held
Oct 9, 2020
Supporting Companies in Efforts towards a Decarbonized Society
Sep 25, 2020
Tokyo “Beyond-Zero” Week to be Held
Sep 14, 2020
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting via Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Alexander Valentinovich Novak, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Sep 3, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE, via Video Conference
Sep 1, 2020
“Report on Revision of the Label Display Program for Retailers” Compiled
Sep 1, 2020
TCFD Summit 2020 to be Held
Aug 31, 2020
Aggregate Results of the FY2019 Amount of Recycled and Destroyed Fluorocarbons under the Revised Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law Compiled
Aug 21, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia, via Video Conference
Aug 21, 2020
Report Compiled by International Roundtable on the Final Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Released
Aug 20, 2020
Report on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Magnetic Disk Units Compiled
Jul 31, 2020
TCFD Guidance 2.0 published
Jul 28, 2020
Report on New Energy Conservation Standards for Gas or Oil Water Heaters Compiled
Jul 22, 2020
FY2019 “Independent development Ratio of Oil and Natural Gas in Japan” Released
Jul 21, 2020
Sea Areas as Project Target Areas Designated under the Act on Promoting the Utilization of Sea Areas for the Development of Marine Renewable Energy Power Generation Facilities
Jul 10, 2020
International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2020 to be Held
Jul 10, 2020
Online Event of Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting to be Held
Jul 10, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit Via Video Conference
Jul 10, 2020
LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2020 to be Held
Jul 9, 2020
First Meeting of Public-Private Council on Enhancement of Industrial Competitiveness for Offshore Wind Power Generation to be Held
Jul 8, 2020
Please Verify the Terms and Conditions of Your Electricity and Gas Contracts
Jul 7, 2020
New Project “Zero-Emission Challenge” to Start
Jul 3, 2020
FY2020 Promising Sea Areas and Sites Selected for Future Designation of Project Target Areas
Jul 1, 2020
Call for Outstanding Businesses as Applicants for FY2020 Excellent Green Logistics Commendation Program
Jun 24, 2020
Guidelines Established for Public Tender for Occupancy of the Area Offshore Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, which was Designated as a Project Target Area (Start of Call for Applicants for Project Operators)
Jun 16, 2020
Public Notice and Inspection Regarding Plans for Offshore Power Generation
Jun 16, 2020
Tokyo Zero-emission Innovation Bay Holds its First General Assembly
Jun 5, 2020
Cabinet Decision Made on the FY 2019 Annual Report on Energy (Japan’s Energy White Paper 2020)
Jun 2, 2020
AIST to Establish “Tokyo Zero-emission Innovation Bay”
Jun 1, 2020
Guidelines for Energy Resource Aggregation Business Revised
May 27, 2020
Results Compiled for the Electricity Supply and Demand for the Winter of FY2019 as well as Outlook and Measures for Electricity Supply and Demand for the Summer of FY2020
May 22, 2020
Circular Economy Vision 2020 Compiled
May 18, 2020
Circular Economy and Resource Circulation for Plastics Finance Study Group will be Held
May 15, 2020
Report on Large-scale CCS Demonstration Project Compiled
Apr 28, 2020
Deadlines for Submission of Documents Relating to the Act on the Rational Use of Energy are to be Extended in Response to the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease
Apr 24, 2020
Announcement to Consumers Facing Difficulties Paying Electricity or Gas Bills Due to Impacts of Novel Coronavirus Disease
Apr 16, 2020
Current State of the Implementation of Recycling in FY2018 Based on the Act on Recycling of Specified Kinds of Home Appliances
Apr 14, 2020
FY2018 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Revised Report)
Apr 13, 2020
Results of Assessment and Examinations of the Commitment to a Low-Carbon Society Compiled (FY2018 Performance)
Apr 11, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers Meeting via Video Conference
Apr 6, 2020
Second Meeting as Opportunity for Receiving Opinions from Parties Concerned to be Held Concerning Handling ALPS Treated Water
Apr 3, 2020
Responses to Opinions Received from the Public at Explanatory and hearing meeting Held by the Subcommittee on Handling of the ALPS-Treated Water (ALPS Subcommittee) Publicized
Jan 20, 2020
Carbon Credits Issued for Three Projects under Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) with Indonesia
Oct 25, 2019
Announcement of Winners of the FY2019 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) Promotion Merit Awards
Sep 4, 2019
Briefing session on the current status of multi-nuclide removal equipment (ALPS)-treated water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 7, 2019
Roadmap for Popularizing Development and Introduction of Marine Biodegradable Plastics Formulated
Apr 22, 2019
Government-Private Workshops on Clean Energy Technology Held in Thailand, Viet Nam and Indonesia
Apr 12, 2019
New Energy Conservation Standards for Lighting Equipment and Light Bulbs Formulated
Apr 8, 2019
Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting 2019 to be Held
Apr 8, 2019
International Conference on Carbon Recycling to be Held
Apr 8, 2019
LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2019 to be Held
Apr 1, 2019
Partial Revision of Ministerial Order as Basis for Calculating Imbalance Rates
Mar 29, 2019
New Energy Conservation Standards for Electronic Computers Formulated
Mar 29, 2019
Guidance for Encouraging Japanese Companies to Address International Initiatives on Climate Change Formulated
Mar 25, 2019
Continuation of the Sale of Non-fossil Fuel Energy Certificates with Tracking Information in FY2019
Feb 14, 2019
METI State Minister Seki Visits the Republic of South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Madagascar