One of the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas suppliers, QatarEnergy, is in talks with Japanese firms for a long-term deal to supply LNG from its North Field expansion project, five trading and industry sources told Reuters Qatar would supply a consortium of Japanese importers and a volume of at least 3 million metric tons per annum of gas would be split between them it would help to confirm Doha’s decades-old dominance of the Japanese market as competition intensifies from the United States and from neighbouring Gulf suppliers It would also be the first deal since Reuters reported in October that Qatar was finding it hard to agree to LNG term deals with east Asian buyers in Japan and South Korea due to competition The buyers in talks with QatarEnergy include Jera Japan’s largest power generator and trading house Mitsui & Co who declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak to the media QatarEnergy did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment while Jera said it is in discussions with various suppliers for LNG procurement It recognised Qatar as an important supplier but said it would not disclose specific details of its discussions At an earnings briefing on Monday a Jera executive said the company needed to diversify its sources of supply “Asia-Oceania currently accounts for more than half of our procurement sources expanding options to regions like North America and the Middle East would be beneficial,” Naohiro Maekawa head of the financial strategy and planning division When asked if the company is in talks with QatarEnergy over a long-term LNG contract Mitsui said it is in discussions with various sellers to ensure stable LNG supply but would not provide details of individual discussions AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later It is a stretch to see how the current market can be regarded as anything but uncertain Saudi Arabia and seven members of Opec+ will triple the volume of barrels they add to the market in June as part of the kingdom’s new strategy to squeeze quota-busting members and boost market share Saudi Arabia and seven other countries implementing voluntary cuts decided in an online May 3 meeting to add […] Higher-than-budgeted oil prices wiped out Oman’s OR640 million ($1.7 billion) deficit for 2024 although the IMF has warned that the Gulf state still faces economic challenges.  Oman posted a surplus of $1.4 billion last year as it sold oil at an average price of $82 per barrel Saudi Arabia has various assets it could sell as the drop in oil prices pushes up the country’s 2025 budget deficit The country could also opt to plug the gap by issuing more debt or altering its spending plans Saudi Arabia’s debt-to-GDP ratio is only 29 percent Oman has signed a 15-year agreement with Mexico’s Amigo LNG to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of its strategy to diversfy its clean energy sources the government-backed OQ Trading will purchase 0.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from Amigo’s export terminal in Guaymas a unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) said it is ruling out project delays in its $15 billion though two developments are still pending a final investment decision Adnoc Gas plans to make a final investment decision (FID) around mid-year on its Rich Gas Development project Dubai Holding is to list its residential real estate investment trust (REIT) shrugging off local investor scepticism towards the structures and becoming the first initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai stock exchange this year The investment conglomerate owned by Sheikh Muhammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Iraq expects its non-oil sector to grow by 4 percent in 2025 after increasing by 5 percent last year the country’s finance minister said on Monday The budget deficit was ID 5 trillion ($3.8 billion) last year Taif Sami told the official Iraqi news agency Saudi hospital and clinic operator Specialized Medical Company (SMC) starts the process of selling shares to the public on Sunday – only the second IPO in the kingdom since Donald Trump rocked global markets a month ago with his April 2 tariff announcement It would also be the first Saudi hospital group to list its […] Dubai developer Gulf House Real Estate has launched Olaia Residences The upscale residential project is planned to open in 2027 and will consist of one-to-three-bedroom apartments and three-to-five-bedroom duplexes.  State-of-the-art amenities will include indoor and rooftop pools Iraq will install solar panels at the presidential palace in Baghdad as the first stage in a plan to switch nearly 6,000 public buildings to renewable power The project is intended to ease reliance on conventional electricity protect the environment and tackle a power supply gap caused by gas shortages and the […] Dubai real estate developer Omniyat has raised $500 million to fund its sustainable developments The order book of the inaugural three-year green sukuk was oversubscribed 3.6 times The sukuk will be listed and traded on Nasdaq Dubai and the London Stock Exchange’s international securities market.  The pricing details were not given State-controlled AD Ports Group and Egypt government-backed Suez Canal Economic Zone have signed a 50-year renewable deal to develop and operate a 20 sq km logistics and industrial park near the coastal city of Port Said on the Mediterranean Sea The Abu Dhabi-based ports operator will develop operate and manage the industrial and logistics zone in […] Abu Dhabi’s Masdar said its Greek clean energy subsidiary Terna Energy has been delisted from the Athens stock exchange The UAE renewables major completed the acquisition of 100 percent of Terna Energy last month to accelerate renewable energy growth in southeastern and central Europe the UAE state-run Wam news agency reported whic is 70 percent owned by Saudi Aramco swung to a loss in the first quarter of 2025 but intends to push ahead with a capital expenditure plan worth up to $4 billion reported a net loss of SAR1.2 billion ($320 million) […] has been fired and replaced by Abdulwahab Al-Shatti two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said Kreebani’s dismissal after two years in the job followed a decision by the country’s civil aviation authority to withdraw its approval for his […] MBS Global Investments and the Maldives government will jointly develop a $8.8 billion Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC) in the Maldivian capital city of Malé The freezone will have no corporate tax and tax-free inheritance in a bid to attract digital nomads entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals Trial production at Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant is to start by the end of the year Construction of the first reactor is nearing completion and the plant is expected to be operating at full capacity in 2028 following the completion of the other reactors Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report Chiba Prefecture--Fights to the death still occur in this city close to Tokyo although the combatants are spiders Spider fighting originated in feudal times and now it has been inscribed on a “Heritage for the Future” list maintained by an organization that adheres to the principles of UNESCO in preserving cultural traditions The nongovernmental National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan (NFUAJ) which is active both in Japan and overseas awarded a certificate of inscription to organizers of the spider fighting events during a ceremony held at the Futtsu community center on March 23 The “sport” of spider fighting started in the Edo Period (1603-1867) roughly translates as: “Community ties spun by spiders one of the three famed spider fighting events of Japan.” The spider fighting match is held each May 4 at Futtsu Yasakajinja shrine in Futtsu This year’s event will be the 24th in the series The fights involve males of Carrhotus xanthogramma a jumping spider species about 1 centimeter in length that becomes aggressive when hunting for partners during breeding season The spider species is called “funchi” in Futtsu The game spread among fishermen betting on the outcome of matches Spider fighting evidently was popular during the Kyoho Era (1716-1736) But the practice fell into decline around 1990 as tastes in entertainment diversified Thirty or so spider fans got together to organize the inaugural “yokozuna-deciding match” in 1998 The eaves of a private house served as the venue When the venue moved to Futtsu Yasakajinja in 2009 an amateurs’ association called Futtsu Funchi Aikokai that organizes the annual event began advertising the match under the stated goal of keeping the tradition alive a further 100 years Around 100 adults and 50 children participated in last year’s match Futtsu’s mayor also joined in the event with a spider he had caught to win recognition for the spider fights as a cultural property turned out to be difficult as few documents and materials existed on a form of entertainment associated with common people All the organization could do was to set up a dedicated section at a museum the association learned about the Heritage for the Future project and decided to apply for inscription about the “three famed spider fighting events of Japan,” officials owned up to the fact they had cooked it up they expressed a readiness to work with other regional communities to promote this cultural tradition said the Aikokai members who also mentioned the warm reception they had received for spider fighting classes they gave at elementary schools Spider fighting was one of the four entries picked for new inscription on the Heritage list “We sensed their eagerness to work with young people to liven up this regional community,” Makoto Tsuchiya professor emeritus of ecology with the University of the Ryukyus who was involved in the screening said by way of a review during the inscription certificate award ceremony “Futtsu’s population has fallen below 40,000 and we have fewer and fewer children,” said Toyo Suzuki as we are the ones to pass down this tradition.” The NFUAJ’s “Heritage for the Future” project is about inscribing civil activities that are working to keep traditional festivals alive or preserve woodland areas The Heritage for the Future list currently has 87 entries on it Spider fighting is the second entry from Chiba Prefecture to be inscribed on the list after the “Konbukuro-ike Pond natural history park: Project on a 100-year forest to be grown by citizens” from the city of Kashiwa Public offered rare look at Kyoto cultural properties in fall Kyoto exhibition offers public rare glimpse of cultural artifacts World Heritage advisers ask for more info on Sado gold mines Ascetic hikers 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No reproduction or republication without written permission. , opens new tab that its operations in Miri and Bintulu ports remain uninterrupted despite severe flooding easing market concerns over LNG supply disruptions."All eyes are currently fixated on the last straw that could quicken the pace of European storage withdrawals and leave sites so depleted after the winter that the only way forward will be fierce competition for LNG," said Florence Schmit European energy strategist at Rabobank."Sentiment is very bullish at the moment and governments across Europe talking about subsidising storage injections during the summer only amplifies this trend," Schmit added.S&P Global Commodity Insights assessed its daily North West Europe LNG Marker (NWM) price benchmark for cargoes delivered in March on an ex-ship (DES) basis at $15.31/mmBtu on Jan a $0.47/mmBtu discount to the March gas price at the Dutch TTF hub.Argus assessed the price at $15.26/mmBtu while Spark Commodities assessed the price for February delivery at $15.339/mmBtu.The U.S arbitrage to north-east Asia via the Cape of Good Hope for February has slightly narrowed cargoes are incentivised to deliver to Europe rather than Asia said Spark Commodities analyst Qasim Afghan.Global LNG freight rates fell to new record lows this week as Atlantic rates dropped to $3,500/day on Friday the lowest on record as increased vessel availability continue to apply downward pressure on rates Pacific rates also droppped to $11,500/day Afghan added.(This story has been corrected to fix the delivery month to March in paragraph 2)Reporting by Marwa Rashad; Editing by Nina Chestney Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved The testing and development center will be fully equipped with liquid hydrogen pump testing facilities Ebara has already launched the world's first liquid hydrogen booster pump and is marketing it around the world The Japanese company says it is working to apply its technologies and businesses groupwide to implement the production and use of hydrogen throughout society.  Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com LNG demand in Japan’s power sector is expected to rise by more than 10% to about 74 million tons by 2040 the government forecasts factoring in a slow build-out of renewables Unless wind and solar power capacity expands substantially or the cost of hydrogen and ammonia falls sharply – Japan’s gas demand is bound to increase Blackouts across Iberia show vulnerability of ‘island grids’ Hybrid generation helps mitigate intermittency risks JERA’s FY2024 revenue falls amid lower electricity prices Taurus Energy to implement first AGP XPAND upgrade in Iraq Avangrid helps restore power in Penn’ State after storm Rare earths shortage risks to undermine the energy transition BKV and Comstock to accelerate CCUS projects at Haynesville Egypt-Greece interconnector to get EBRD and EU financing has developed a new technology to capture CO2 directly from factory chimneys The company will launch Series A round to roll out its solution on a large scale aiming for a turnover of €200 million by 2030 May 1 – The Finish technology group has signed a services agreement with Aqualectra the leading power generation on the Caribbean island of Curaçao The 5-year accord will see Wärtsilä optimise energy generation on the island as Curaçao targets to move from its current 30% renewable capacity to 50% in 2025 and 70% by at least 2027 has reserved a site for a new hydrogen plant Oulu the electrolysis plant could reach a capacity of over 500 MW with the plant meant to be commissioned in three phases between 2028 and 2033 April 10 – As offshore wind becomes cost-competitive to fossil power generation Germany’s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is developing a digital tool to help wind farm operators decide whether to continue operating older wind turbines or replace them Modern wind towers generate up to 20 MW each three to four times more than older structures while fossil power station based on a modern gas turbine generates over 590 MW April 7 – Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corp (TNPGCL) are planning to add 2,640 MW of power gen capacity in India Main projects included Stage 3 of the 800 MW North Chennai power station Stage 1 of the 1,320 MW Udangudi power plant as well as the 500 MW Kundah pumped hydro power project April 4 – Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) has secured new orders in India it will install and commission a 765kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) and built a transmission line for power evacuation Saudi Arabia's orders include two 380kV overhead transmission lines spanning over 130 km while the UAE and Qatar contracts cover multiple GIS projects April 3 – Siemens AG has agreed to acquire Dotmatics a Boston-based provider of Life Sciences R&D software The acquisition extends Siemens’ AI-powered product lifecycle management portfolio given that the US company offers highly profitable multi-modal data management for Life Sciences R&D TÜV SÜD will showcase its services for electric utilities in terms of testing inspection and certification for a broad range of energy sources Suitability studies and inspection is on offer for wind power April 1 – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in North Wales and Merseyside are forecast to pay 13% more in electricity bills next financial year than their counterparts in London this equates to nearly £19,000 more in bills on an average like-for-like basis March 31 – Formation of the ‘Accenture Siemens Business Group’ was announced at Hannover Messe today The two companies aspire to co-develop and co-market solutions that combine automation industrial AI and software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio with Accenture’s data capabilities has converted its existing coal-fired power plant to natural gas in the Morrow repowering project utility replaced a coal-fired generating unit with an SGT6-9000HL gas turbine and the repowered combined-cycle gas plant can now produce 550 MW of flexible power March 26 – Hitachi Energy and Amazon Web Services have teamed up to deploy cloud-based solutions for utilities and power grid operators to manage the impact of vegetation on their business Wild growth of trees and bushes can impact power transmission lines while the data gathered from drones and ground patrols can be incomplete and disconnected and real-time weather forecasts to help utility customers identify and mitigate vegetation interference and risks March 25 – Wärtsilä will supply three 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 cbm capacity LNG bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal The vessel is built at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in China with the equipment scheduled for fast-track delivery to the yard in September 2025 The ship is expected to be delivered before the end of 2026 March 24 – GE Vernova’s Saudi engineers and specialists have led the first gas turbine outage at SEC's eight power plant in Riyadh With a production capacity exceeding 1,700 MW the plant is vital for grid stability in Riydh and surrounding areas March 20  – The global market for Carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) is growing at a rate of 23.1% ResearchAndMarkets projects the market to reach $9.6 billion by 2029 account for more than half of global of CO2 emissions and 20 countries account for 80% of the global emissions March 19 – Korea East-West Power and E1 have sealed an agreement build an LNG-fuelled power plant in Yeosu A 679 MW coal-fired power station is already in operation in Jungheung which Korea East-West Power may well want to ultimately run on cleaner-burning gas March 17 – YPF’s ‘Vaca Muera Oil Sur’ pipeline has gained Argentine government approval to enter into the Regime of Incentive for Large Investments (RIGI) “With an investment of approximately $2.9 billion this project will generate more than $15 billion in oil exports annually,” YPF President and CEO Horacio Daniel Marin said suggesting the project will also impact dry gas production at the field Copyright © 2021 Gas to Power Journal with sunlight dancing across the vast seascape and glimpses of Mount Fuji gracing clear days But the architects aimed beyond just views Triangular windows on each side act as frames drawing the eye towards the lush greenery and the ever-changing sea Planning the Futtsu Weekend House, the architects at Atelier MEME reject a rigid which largely defines the sculptural architecture This creates a dramatic visual presence while enhancing the structure’s stability and functionality The absence of columns maximizes the open floor plan lending a sense of connection with the outdoors Wooden beams and K-braces weave a structural tapestry ensuring safety without obstructing the views This interplay of form and function is evident in the single-pitched roofs which provide horizontal rigidity without interrupting the flow of space japan frames ocean views and glimpses of mount fuji Natural light floods the interior of Atelier MEME’s Futtsu Weekend House and gradually transforms the spaces throughout the day Sunlight filters through strategically placed windows The gentle sounds of waves lapping at the shore and the wind through the trees become part of the living experience while views gaze toward the surrounding rock formations past the soaring roof to the lush cliffs beyond This visual connection enhances the living experience backdropping each meal with a landscape view the rooftop is shaped by four quadrants of intersecting angles the home is hidden among the lush coastal landscape triangular windows act as frames of the sloping site and ocean beyond the roof splits into cascading sections which lend dramatic sunlit interiors transform throughout the day and are backdropped by the sound of waves and breezes the dynamic roof encloses an open floor plan architecture: Atelier MEME | @atelier_meme2013 AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The Futtsu Power Plant comprises four groups and has a total capacity of 5.6GW GE Vernova’s Gas Power business has completed the upgrade of JERA’s 1.5GW Futtsu Power Plant–Group 4 in Chiba The power plant is now equipped with three GE 9HA.01 gas turbines and has the capacity to supply more than 1.5GW of electricity to the national grid the Futtsu Power Plant comprises four groups It is one of the country’s largest power-generating facilities which receives 11 million tonnes of LNG annually Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions (Toshiba) performed a flange-to-flange replacement to ensure enhanced efficiency and lower emissions JERA Futtsu Thermal Plant general manager Fumitaka Ninomiya said: “The completion of the flange-to-flange project at group 4 of the Futtsu Power Plant is a testament to our dedication to continuously improving our power generation facilities energy generation Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis “The Futtsu facility has now reset the clock on crucial assets delivering 1.5GW of electricity with more efficient technology that can help reduce emissions by burning fuel more efficiently.” The project also supports the country’s switch to more sustainable power production which was highlighted in the 6th Strategic Energy Plan GE Vernova will provide equipment maintenance services for 12 years GE Vernova Gas Power Asia president and CEO 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Japanese energy giant Jera and partners have marked completion of the Nanohana Pipeline connecting the Futtsu LNG import terminal and the Anegasaki thermal power station in Chiba they held a ceremony to mark the completion of the Nanohana Pipeline (NP) for transporting natural gas Keiyo Gas and Otaki Gas are behind the Nanohana Pipeline The company started with the pipeline high-pressure trunk line construction back in 2018 The pipeline runs approximately 31 kilometres from Jera’s Futtsu LNG terminal to the Anegasaki thermal power station in Chiba Prefecture Jera will assume operation of the NP from Nanohana Pipeline after launch and integrate its operations with those of its own power generation pipelines Nanohana Pipeline will remain the owner of the NP and TEPCO EP will use this pipeline to promote the expanded use of LNG the five companies say they will contribute to the stable supply of natural gas while living up to the expectations of customers Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] has completed excavation of a tunnel under central Tokyo Bay and is ready to lay the Trans-Bay Gas Pipeline through it linking the LNG receiving terminal at Futtsu thermal power station in Futtsu City with the Higashi-Ogishima thermal power station in Kawasaki city TEPCO used the shield tunneling technique for the project and achieved a record length of 9 km for the use of a single shield machine Digging began at both Futtsu and Higashi-Ogishima The Futtsu LNG receiving terminal has ten 1.1-million cu m LNG tanks while the Higashi-Ogishima LNG receiving terminal as nine 540,000 cu m LNG tanks The current gas pipeline system in the Tokyo Bay area consists of 150 km of 500-950 mm pipe LNG received at either the Futtsu or the Sodegaura thermal power stations in Chiba prefecture can be moved along the southeastern shore of Tokyo Bay to as far north as the Chiba thermal power station 600-mm pipelines connect Futtsu to Sodegaura A total of four 10-km pipelines then connect Sodegaura to the Anesaki thermal power station Anesaki is then connected to the Goi thermal power station by a single 10 km 950-mm pipeline and to Chiba by dual 15 km network exists on the northwestern coast of Tokyo Bay connecting the Higashi-Ogishiwa LNG terminal with both Kawasaki to the north and Yokohama to the south is a connection between the two systems (Fig The 20-km Trans-Bay Gas Pipeline will complete the current network by linking the five LNG thermal power stations in Chiba prefecture with the three LNG thermal power stations in Kanagawa prefecture improving the reliability of supply and resulting in greater flexibility and efficiency of operation TEPCO will lay a total of 18 km of line beneath Tokyo Bay The connection of the shield tunnel under central Tokyo Bay concluded 21⁄2 years of work with excavation at Futtsu starting in November of that year Excavation at Higashi-Ogishima began in February 2004 The path of the tunnel slopes gradually downward from Futtsu toward Higashi-Ogishima reaching a depth of 60 m before turning sharply upward toward the H-O power station Laying the single 700-mm gas pipeline in the 3-m wide shield tunnel (Fig with pipeline operations between Futtsu and Higashi-Ogishima to commence in March 2009 Design pressure of the gas line is 6.67 MPa Shield tunnel boring uses a steel cylinder called a shield machine to dig a tunnel through the soil (Fig Every 1.2-1.5 m a concrete segment is fabricated inside the shield machine to prevent the wall from collapsing and to stabilize the tunnel shaft In addition to the record single-machine length achieved on this project pre-use endurance studies of the shield machine allowed the work to be concluded without replacing any parts A cutter head is mounted on the tip of the shield machine and rotates to dig through the soil The claw mounted on the cutter head that does the actual digging is the cutter bit (Fig The cutter bit is made of cemented carbide so that the exact composition of the bit used must be carefully chosen according to soil type The use of one-pass boltless joint segments with a short assembly time allowed major problems to be avoided and a tunneling speed of more than 500 m/month to be maintained The one-pass boltless joint segment reduces segment assembly time by making it possible to connect segments by simply inserting a pin Prior segment construction methods incurred delays by requiring that each segment be bolted into place instead Direct docking the shield machines under Tokyo Bay also dramatically shortened the work period allowing tunneling to take place from both ends at once Direct docking mechanically aligns the shield machines during digging of a tunnel so as to reduce soil intrusion 5a shows the shield machines as they approach from opposite ends of the tunnel and prepare for docking 5b shows the shield machines after their cutter heads have been mated Water cutoff seals keep water out of any remaining unprotected parts of the joints reducing costs and the construction period Precision tunnel shaft surveying and horizontal bore probing from as close as 50 m made it possible to achieve millimeter precision in bringing the shield machines into alignment with one another The machines docked at a water pressure of 0.6 MPa Our upgrades and modernizations can help you get more from your existing assets Discover the possibilities with our interactive upgrades selector we have you covered with GE Vernova's Controls Lifecare Services (CLS) and special guests for the final season of our 3-part series as they discuss the roles digital and electrification will play in the energy transition See how GE Vernova's Gas Power business is helping to build a world that works Thanks to a complete replacement of its internal machinery Futtsu Power Station more efficiently powers the Tokyo Metropolitan area While JERA’s Futtsu Power Station is one of the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities in the world, its inefficient, outmoded internal machinery caused it to emit more carbon dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gases (GHGs) than Japan’s 6th Strategic Energy Plan would allow JERA performed a complete flange-to-flange (inlet/outlet) replacement of Futtsu’s internal engines with GE Vernova’s 9HA.01 heavy duty gas turbines and associated equipment With the fourth and final plant group replacement completed in August 2023 Futtsu can use LNG fuel more efficiently with less harmful byproducts approximate maximum plant group 4 power output amount of liquified natural gas Futtsu uses annually The Futtsu facility has… reset the clock on crucial assets delivering 1.5GW of electricity with more efficient technology that can help reduce emissions by burning fuel more efficiently the United Nations Secretary General urged countries that the organization considered “major carbon emitters” to adopt “much more ambitious emissions reductions targets for 2030.” The Land of the Rising Sun falls into that category Consistent with its own 6th Strategic Energy Plan—which the Japanese government ratified in October that same year—the country is committed to reducing its GHG levels to at least 62% below 2013 levels by 2030 and at least 82% by 2040 as it works toward net-zero by 2050 One of the ways that Japanese power companies are working toward this goal involves updating the internal machinery of their operating facilities with the latest At the Futtsu Power Station outside of Tokyo performed a complete replacement of the facilities’ original gas turbines with GE Vernova’s latest 9HA.01 heavy duty gas turbines and associated equipment—including the Mark* VIe distributed control system (DCS) With the upgraded Futtsu Power Station Group 4 becoming operational in August 2023 the plant is now supplying cleaner burning electricity to Tokyo homes and businesses via LNG fuel the plant is also now primed to co-fire zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen in the future all-around solution for demanding customer economics Offering seamless integration to ensure operational success Offering better technology integration and plant operability Liquified natural gas (LNG) is an alternative fuel source with massive potential Learn how this power source is stronger and greener thanks to GE’s 9HA turbines Korea was seeking a power solution to efficiently burn imported LNG on Jeju Island Explore how GE Vernova supported KOMIPO’s island power generation GE Vernova launches the first commercial operation of 9HA technology at the Sultan Ibrahim Power Plant (Track 4A) in Malaysia Learn more about this spreading decarbonization effort more accessible energy that communities depend on to power growth and prosperity Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Futtsu combined-cycle power station located in Chiba is the world's second biggest natural gas-fired power plant The 5,040MW power station consists of four CCGT plants commissioned between 1985 and 2010 selective catalytic reduction systems and accessory equipment for Futtsu 4 from Toshiba and Hitachi Futtsu combined-cycle power station located in Chiba, Japan, is the world’s second biggest natural gas-fired power plant The fourth combined-cycle plant at Futtsu consists of three GE 109H combined cycle systems The H combined cycle system is the first power plant to achieve 60% efficiency while operating at a high temperature of 1,430°C.GE installed the first of three GE Frame 9H gas turbines for the Fattsu-4 plant in October 2006 Manufactured at GE Energy’s Greenville South Carolina facility the first 9H was shipped to Japan in June 2006 The first unit started operations in 2008 and provides power to 170,000 houses The second and third units became operational in 2009 and 2010 respectively The agreement to extend the plant was announced in 2001 by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) one of the largest power producing utilities in the world The new H system gas turbines represent what TEPCO refers to as a More Advanced Combined Cycle (MACC) power generation The project aims to reduce approximately 87,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases every year It is a part of the Japanese goal to reduce emissions The operating results of TEPCO’s first three CCGT plants at Futtsu were an important element in the decision to build the fourth CCGT plant Units One and Two at Tokyo Bay use 14,165MW combined cycle units based on GE’s 9E gas turbines is a 1,520MW plant comprised of four 380MW GE 109FA+e combined cycle systems with 55.3% design thermal efficiency is another 1,520MW station comprised of three 507MW units using GE’s advanced H system with 58.6% design thermal efficiency The Futtsu-3 project with thermal efficiency above 54% and low emissions represented TEPCO’s largest commitment to gas-fired CCGT technology Futtsu Four with even higher thermal efficiency and lower emissions marked an effective response to fuel and environmental concerns The fourth CCGT plant’s addition took total capacity of the power station to 5,040MW making it the second biggest thermal power facility in Japan after the Kashima power station Fuel for the power station is supplied via an underwater pipeline from the nearby Futtsu LNG terminal which has the capacity to handle nine million tonnes of LNG per annum The heavy duty 109FA gas turbine design was selected for the Futtsu-3 project Combustion temperature was raised to 1,280°C from 1,080°C in the series E gas turbines used on the earlier Futtsu plant This was achieved by advances in materials and cooling system technology The improved type of combined-cycle system has a power-generating efficiency of 49% about 5% better than a facility with a conventional turbine and carbon dioxide emissions are about 8% lower Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions tend to rise with higher efficiency and so a low NOx combustion chamber and a de-NOx device (a selective catalytic reduction system) were installed to control these Construction methods were also improved to cut costs and reduce completion time and materials procurement procedures were streamlined to reduce late deliveries GE won the Yokohama order, which was worth around $1bn. GE’s Japanese ally Toshiba was involved as a subcontractor Toshiba designed and supplied heat recovery steam generator equipment Toshiba had since won a significant number of new plant orders from GE The 125MW steam turbine and heat recovery steam generator operate with a three-pressure reheat cycle Tokyo Electric Power has developed its own computer software for systems control The goal is to reduce control systems costs by ¥500m for hardware and ¥2bn for software The Yokohama plant was the first installation site for the new in-house developed control software Tokyo Electric introduced a newer type of combined-cycle system developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to achieve even greater efficiency Energy efficiency was increased to 53% by raising the temperature at the turbine intake to 1,450°C This was achieved using a more heat-resistant material for the turbine fins and cooling the inside of the turbine with water vapour TEPCO supplied electricity to 43.9 million customers in Tokyo TEPCO has a generating capacity of around 60GW The company holds stakes in power plants in China India and Southeast Asia and also has interests in electrical engineering and telecommunications Japan’s JERA; the country’s largest LNG importer and power generator has completed works to replace 13 gas turbine units at the 5,040 MW Futtsu Power Station The revamped CCGT has already resumed commercial operation May 5 – French cleantech firm Revcoo, a French cleantech start-up, has developed a new technology to capture CO2 directly from factory chimneys. The company will launch Series A round to roll out its solution on a large scale, aiming for a turnover of €200 million by 2030. May 1 – The Finish technology group has signed a services agreement with Aqualectra, the leading power generation on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. The 5-year accord will see Wärtsilä optimise energy generation on the island as Curaçao targets to move from its current 30% renewable capacity to 50% in 2025 and 70% by at least 2027. April 11 – Energiequelle, a Berlin-based green energy company, has reserved a site for a new hydrogen plant Oulu, northern Finland. Once completed, the electrolysis plant could reach a capacity of over 500 MW, with the plant meant to be commissioned in three phases between 2028 and 2033. April 10 – As offshore wind becomes cost-competitive to fossil power generation, Germany’s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is developing a digital tool to help wind farm operators decide whether to continue operating older wind turbines or replace them. Modern wind towers generate up to 20 MW each, three to four times more than older structures, while fossil power station based on a modern gas turbine generates over 590 MW. April 7 – Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corp (TNPGCL) are planning to add 2,640 MW of power gen capacity in India. Main projects included Stage 3 of the 800 MW North Chennai power station, Stage 1 of the 1,320 MW Udangudi power plant as well as the 500 MW Kundah pumped hydro power project. April 4 – Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) has secured new orders in India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. In India, it will install and commission a 765kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) and built a transmission line for power evacuation. Saudi Arabia's orders include two 380kV overhead transmission lines spanning over 130 km, while the UAE and Qatar contracts cover multiple GIS projects. April 3 – Siemens AG has agreed to acquire Dotmatics, a Boston-based provider of Life Sciences R&D software, for $5.1 billion from Insight Partners. The acquisition extends Siemens’ AI-powered product lifecycle management portfolio given that the US company offers highly profitable multi-modal data management for Life Sciences R&D. April 2 – At the WindEurope trade show, held in Copenhagen from April 8-10, TÜV SÜD will showcase its services for electric utilities in terms of testing, inspection and certification for a broad range of energy sources. Suitability studies and inspection is on offer for wind power, photovoltaics, hydrogen and battery storage projects. April 1 – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in North Wales and Merseyside, are forecast to pay 13% more in electricity bills next financial year than their counterparts in London. According to Cornwall Insights, this equates to nearly £19,000 more in bills on an average like-for-like basis. March 31 – Formation of the ‘Accenture Siemens Business Group’ was announced at Hannover Messe today. The two companies aspire to co-develop and co-market solutions that combine automation, industrial AI and software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio with Accenture’s data capabilities. March 28 – Cooperative Energy, an American and transmission cooperative, has converted its existing coal-fired power plant to natural gas in the Morrow repowering project. The U.S. utility replaced a coal-fired generating unit with an SGT6-9000HL gas turbine, made by Siemens Energy, and the repowered combined-cycle gas plant can now produce 550 MW of flexible power. March 25 – Wärtsilä will supply three 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 cbm capacity LNG bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The vessel is built at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in China, with the equipment scheduled for fast-track delivery to the yard in September 2025. The ship is expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. March 24 – GE Vernova’s Saudi engineers and specialists have led the first gas turbine outage at SEC's eight power plant in Riyadh. With a production capacity exceeding 1,700 MW the plant is vital for grid stability in Riydh and surrounding areas. The plant comprises several blocks, one equipped with four 7F gas turbines, collectively producing close to 500 MW. March 20  – The global market for Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is growing at a rate of 23.1%. Valued at $3.4 billion last year, ResearchAndMarkets projects the market to reach $9.6 billion by 2029. China, the U.S. and India, account for more than half of global of CO2 emissions, and 20 countries account for 80% of the global emissions. March 19 – Korea East-West Power and E1 have sealed an agreement build an LNG-fuelled power plant in Yeosu, South Jeolla province. A 679 MW coal-fired power station is already in operation in Jungheung, Yeosu, which Korea East-West Power may well want to ultimately run on cleaner-burning gas. March 17 – YPF’s ‘Vaca Muera Oil Sur’ pipeline has gained Argentine government approval to enter into the Regime of Incentive for Large Investments (RIGI). “With an investment of approximately $2.9 billion, this project will generate more than $15 billion in oil exports annually,” YPF President and CEO Horacio Daniel Marin said, suggesting the project will also impact dry gas production at the field. Copyright © 2021 Gas to Power Journal, 1st Floor - 30 Warner Street, London, EC1R 5EX, UK - Natural Gas Power Generation, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Generation. Reporting by Marwa Rashad; Editing by Nina Chestney has urged it to rethink plans for Asia and sharpen focus on renewables instead."One of the greatest threats to climate action globally is the proposed build out of LNG-to-power infrastructure in emerging Asia," said Will van de Pol chief executive of Market Forces.As a transitional fuel LNG is 'indispensable for achieving decarbonisation,' JERA which has both gas and renewable energy projects in Asia told Reuters by email.Reporting by Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi in Tokyo additional reporting by Emily Chow in Singapore; Editing by Tony Munroe and Clarence Fernandez Osaka Gas and Kansai Electric – are over-contracted on LNG by around 11 mtpa pointing to falling gas-burn as the country shifts to clean energy Utilities hence seek to re-sell their LNG surplus and look to cultivate demand in Asia’s emerging markets Reporting by Chang-Ran Kim; Editing by Janane Venkatraman Please visit these standalone sites for more information GE Aerospace | GE Vernova | GE HealthCare  “As we look at the future energy needs of our customers we must invest in the latest digital solutions that can help us increase the productivity efficiency and reliability of our existing power plants,” said Toshihiro Sano “We look forward to developing a new business strategy with GE by harnessing IIoT technologies that will create new customer value at our domestic and overseas thermal power plants and deliver improved reliability for our customers through improved plant economics.” Predix the world's first industrial operating system powers modern digital industrial businesses that drive the global economy APM and other Predix-based applications connect industrial assets collecting and analyzing data to deliver real-time insights to help improve plant performance and operations for both GE and non-GE assets The Futtsu APM installation marks the launch of a digital transformation of the utility’s existing fleet of thermal power plants to increase their long-term reliability flexibility and to help reduce life cycle costs for Tepco FP Tepco FP and GE are pursuing the digital APM software solution at Tepco’s 1,520-megawatt Futtsu site to improve the operator’s equipment condition monitoring and diagnostics capabilities to increase plant reliability and also to use big data and analytics to promote Tepco FP’s business and operational optimization “GE is honored to collaborate with Tepco to deploy our advanced digital solutions to increase the reliability and performance of its thermal power plants and enhance Japan’s energy supply,” said Steve Bolze “The Futtsu station installation is our first advanced digital power plant project in Japan and demonstrates the numerous operational benefits that utilities can achieve by investing in the industry’s latest software solutions.” Tepco’s third largest natural gas-fueled power plant and one of Japan’s most efficient power stations GE is scheduled to begin installing the APM solution at the station in 2017 TEPCO Fuel & Power is a member of the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Group handling the fuel and thermal power business Its vision is to become an ‘Integrated Energy Value Chain Company.’ It is committed to strengthening and optimizing the entire value chain of its business domains from the fuel upstream business (resource development) to thermal power generation so as to transform into an integrated energy company entity with world level business operations and profitability The company will emerge victorious in the turbulent global energy market and provide stable energy supply at internationally-competitive prices while enhancing the TEPCO Group’s overall corporate value in a bid to make continued contributions to the revitalization of Fukushima GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise to help customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant the world’s largest and most efficient gas turbine upgrade and service solutions as well as our data-leveraging software Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power more affordable For more information, visit the company's website at www.gepower.com. 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The fund will invest in five renewable energy facilities that were developed constructed and are now owned and operated by GPI The 122 MW Tsugaru Wind power facility is the largest operating wind farm in Japan “This pioneering new fund will help us expand our growth in Japan through partnering with these major Japanese institutions on some exciting new onshore and offshore wind projects,” said Mike Garland “The strong investor demand for this new fund demonstrates both the confidence in our business model and the compelling future development opportunities in our Japanese pipeline we have built one the best development pipelines in Japan consisting of more than 2.4 gigawatts of renewable energy projects.” Pattern Energy’s Futtsu Solar Power Facility in Futtsu-shi Pattern Energy has seven renewable energy facilities in Japan including five in operations and two in construction Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI) is a Japanese developer owner and operator of renewable energy assets was one of the earliest pioneers in renewable energy having built some of the first large scale wind power projects in Japan GPI is headquartered in Tokyo and has a team of more than 100 professionals covering all areas of expertise necessary to operate and manage a full-scale renewable energy business GPI’s development portfolio totals more than 2.4 gigawatts of wind capacity including approximately 1 GW MW of wind projects that have FiT certifications Pattern Energy holds a majority interest in GPI Matt Dallas                                                                 Pattern Energy                                                           917-363-1333                                                            [email protected]        2024 – Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) Broughton Wind is a 50/50 joint venture partnership with a coalition of community and First Nations.. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For its first residence in the Tokyo area, hospitality group NOT A HOTEL joined forces with Japanese creative director NIGO to curate the entire living experience from the overall concept to the smallest details The house is tucked into a cliff top overlooking the ocean off of Tokyo Bay Fuji from the living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows the home is around 45 minutes from Haneda Airport and one hour by car from Tokyo Station. Owners drive straight into the house through a tunnel.  NOT A HOTEL TOKYO is a clifftop residence overlooking the bay Inside, NIGO included vintage pieces by two of his favorite designers, Jean Prouvé and Pierre Jeanneret, as part of the living room and office furniture. A dining table welcomes twelve guests, and a full kitchen, including a prep area for chefs, is carefully curated to prepare gourmet meals. Complementing the living area is a listening room with speakers from New York’s innovative OJAS and joining owners in the pool is a giant inflatable duck — the famed icon of NIGO’s brand HUMAN MADE Guests can stay in multiple bedrooms and sleeping pods identical to the designer’s personal vacation home and wooden Japanese bath accompany the private rooms.  a living experience curated entirely by NIGO Inspired by NIGO’s deep involvement in the world of Japanese pottery, the clifftop house by NOT A HOTEL welcomes a proper traditional tea room ready for a sadō tea ceremony. As an avid art collector, the creative director will decorate the house with unique pieces from his favorite contemporary artists, including a giant steel statue from KAWS on the roof The art will be included in the home ownership (sales for shared ownership in NOT A HOTEL TOKYO will begin this Autumn 2024).  the dining room area can accommodate 12 guests NIGO includes a proper traditional tea room ready for a sadō tea ceremony joining owners in the pool is a giant inflatable duck NIGO has marked the global creative scene in the last three decades NOT A HOTEL includes a giant steel statue from KAWS on the roof name: NOT A HOTEL TOKYO | @notahotel_official creative director: NIGO | @nigo Japanese version The Japanese government said Sunday it will sign a memorandum of understanding to buy liquefied natural gas from a major Italian energy company during emergencies as concerns over energy supply grew stronger with the Russia-Ukraine war dragging on and escalating conflict in the Middle East Japan will be able to purchase LNG from Rome-based energy giant Eni through the government-backed Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security under the deal to be inked with the Italian government Details such as the purchase volume and price have yet to be decided Eni is looking to gain support from Japanese companies for a LNG project in Mozambique according to a source familiar with the matter Japan increased LNG imports to run more thermal plants in the absence of nuclear power following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis LNG prices soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine the situation in the Middle East has intensified with Iran's launch of ballistic missiles at Israel last week in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and other recent military actions Concerns have grown that Iran may block passage through the Strait of Hormuz including those from other leading producers Qatar and Saudi Arabia Australia and Malaysia account for the majority of Japan's LNG imports with only around 10 percent coming from the Middle East But if the situation there affects the LNG market procurement and prices for resource-poor Japan will inevitably be impacted To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible which has been relocated from the Haneda plant in Tokyo The large pumps and high-pressure pumps primarily target the oil and gas electric power generation and water infrastructure markets Ebara considers the Futtsu plant to be the mother plant of its global production network leading and supporting its domestic and overseas production base A 120-year-old funeral home in Japan has introduced a unique concept aimed at encouraging reflection on life and death has created a "coffin cafe" where visitors can lie in a casket and reflect on their mortality in a serene and introspective environment Kajiya Honten has long served the local community with traditional funeral services its latest innovation seeks to provide a different kind of experience - one that allows individuals to contemplate their own lives and eventual passing in a peaceful setting The concept was launched in September in collaboration with a funeral supply company and is housed in the funeral home’s main building The coffin cafe is situated on the first floor separate from the area where grieving families typically gather visitors are invited to lie in one of three coffins and decorated with floral patterns and artistic motifs ALSO SEE: Indian Woman’s Test To Check Japan’s Cleanliness By Walking In New White Socks Stuns The Internet: Watch The atmosphere is designed to be tranquil and inviting encouraging contemplation rather than sadness The price for a visit to the coffin cafe is set at 2,200 yen (roughly $14) making it accessible to a wide range of people drawing in individuals from various walks of life including couples who have used the opportunity to take photos inside the coffins the 48-year-old president of Kajiya Honten shared that the idea was deeply personal to him He was inspired by his own experience of losing his father unexpectedly at the age of 24 Hirano hopes that this new offering will help people view life through a different lens "Coming out of the coffin can symbolise a rebirth His vision is that visitors leave the cafe feeling renewed with a fresh perspective on life and the opportunity for a new beginning ALSO SEE: Japanese Trains To Be Equipped With Anti-Knife Umbrellas For Passengers; Here’s Why About 330 people from the Tokyo metropolitan area and other places visited the site on the opening day, according to the Futtsu fishery cooperative association. On the beach where the tide had receded, visitors, including families, used rakes to dig out clams and other shells one after another. To use this site, please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page. This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content, and analyzing our website traffic. By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies. Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. “The shells are big,” said Akiko Uchida, a 47-year-old homemaker of Hachioji, Tokyo. “I’m looking forward to eating them at home.” The association expects 150,000 visitors by the end of August. “Due to the tidal rotation, we expect to be able to go into the water during the Golden Week holiday period this year. We hope many visitors will have a good time,” Kuniji Sakuma, 76, head of the association, said. Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable fomat. © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun which has a desk to trade piped gas in London is considering expanding into LNG trading said a company spokesperson.Reporting by Chen Aizhu; Additional reporting by Yuka Obayashi in Tokyo; Editing by Florence Tan and Tom Hogue Japanese version Today's print edition Home Delivery Japan’s liquefied natural gas inventories have dropped to the lowest level in over a year-and-a-half and could push the nation’s utilities to buy more fuel ahead of winter Storage held by Japan’s power suppliers fell to 1.62 million tons as of Sept according to data compiled by the trade ministry That’s the least since March 2022.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); The country’s utilities have already started to stock up on gas ahead of winter with some LNG purchases from the spot market over the last few weeks Any more prolonged effort to buy additional cargoes would help to tighten the global market and likely send prices higher Lingering hot weather has helped drain Japan’s stores of natural gas The country’s Meteorological Agency forecasts temperatures to be warmer-than-normal across most areas through Oct Spot power prices in the nation on Wednesday rose to the highest since February as utilities limit some electricity sales to help conserve gas supplies Electricity sales volumes dipped 15% on Tuesday from a day earlier according to data from the Japan Electric Power Exchange In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks and a membrane-type tanker are seen at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Futtsu Thermal Power Station in Futtsu Japan's imports of LNG hit a monthly record of 8.23 million tonnes in January on an increased need for fuel to generate electricity after the nuclear sector was hit by the Fukushima crisis one of the things that keeps popping up in the news is this issue of exporting natural gas What was the role and what is the role of Marcellus Shale production regarding the future of LNG Exports Marcellus Shale could play a tremendous opportunity in terms of exports Developing it can of course be used to supply other states that exporting it at a very good price would help in terms of keeping production going Q:  Phillips: Right now we have the price of natural gas at about $4 per million btu [British Thermal Units] here domestically it’s as much as $17 or $18 because of the challenges that Japan faces with the Fukushima plants Q: Phillips: And I know that the industry is getting a lot of push back from manufacturers who are concerned that if you start exporting natural gas the price for them is going to be too high And what they have been saying the low price in natural gas has allowed them to come back to the US and that they are seeing a manufacturing renaissance because of natural gas prices being so low A: Felmy: I think there is enough to go around because all indications are when you have an increase in demand from exports you don’t kind of have a sharp increase in price you see that it tends to support that conclusion A: Felmy: It is because it is a huge resource and the industry has been so creative at improving technology such that we have gotten so much more gas from areas that we’ve never dreamed of Where ten years ago we were talking about building all these LNG import terminals and you had all these terminals built and so that was the consensus and everyone from Alan Greenspan on down Q: Phillips: The price of natural gas has gone up and down and up and down And when you think about how much it costs to build an export facility It’s the investors who are going to be taking the risk and things could change even though many other countries have huge deposits of shale gas that we are going to have that opportunity for quite a while if you look at the major competition internationally right now it’s Australia and their costs have increased significantly And if you look at the deposits in other areas like China because in most countries except for the United States Here in the US private individuals can [own that gas] Such factors are reasons why we are ahead and why we are likely to stay ahead Q: Phillips: So talk to me about the end user here how feasible is it that we are going to be seeing cars run on natural gas only 3% of natural gas supply is being used in cars right now So you can expand the car fleet with natural gas at that level of expense the car will expire before you get your money back But for heavy duty trucks and fleets of cabs We are also going to see a lot of growth in electric power generation And because of emission restrictions we are already seeing a huge shift from coal to natural gas We’re incidentally seeing a shift from nuclear to natural gas there’s a [nuclear] plant out in California the only other alternative to supply that electricity is with natural gas and hear them on public radio stations across Pennsylvania Ebara Corp has shipped a submersible motor pump with a 1000 mm-bore from Japan to a pump station in Ho Chi Minh The volume of water that must be treated at the Vietnamese pumping station is increasing due to flood countermeasures taken to address population growth and urbanization This upgrade will triple the total drainage capabilities of the pump station enabling it to be installed in the limited space of the pump station’s existing facility Ebara recently ran technical seminars on pumps and chillers at the Vietnam-Japan Institute for Human Resources Development (VJCC) in Ho Chi Minh City Chiba — An improved variety of fuchsia petunias are in full bloom carpeting a hillside at Mother Farm in Futtsu please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent was jointly developed by horticulturist Akemi Sugii About 20,000 of the petunia variety grow in a roughly 5,000 square meters field at the dairy and flower farm the flowers will remain at their peak through late September Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting Japanese version Chiba – About 200 sheep were gathered to form the kanji for snake – the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025 – at Mother Farm in Futtsu This is an annual event held at the farm during the year-end and New Year’s holidays CHIBA — About 1 million blue nemophila flowers have come into full bloom at Mother Farm in Futtsu The nemophilas grow in an area of about 5,000 square meters that is known as the “Valley of Flowers.” The flowers tend to close up when it rains But as the sun shone on them and the temperature rose So the “Valley of Flowers,” once green with unadorned stems Farm staff particularly recommend viewing and taking photos of the flowers in the morning Japanese version Japanese version Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPA President and CEO Shannon Watt is joining senior Alberta government officials and Indigenous leaders on a Canada-Japan energy mission from January 29 to February 6 Organized by Energy for a Secure Future and supported by the Alberta government the mission aims to diversify Canada’s energy export channels The undertaking is timely given the focus of expanding propane’s international markets Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Article content“This energy mission highlights the strategic importance of diversifying Canada’s export channels and building strong international partnerships,” said CPA President and CEO Shannon Watt “Through dialogue and collaboration with Japan we can showcase how Canadian propane’s lower-carbon footprint meets the growing demand for reliable By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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The delegation will meet with Japanese government officials and industry associations to explore bilateral energy opportunities and economic advantages of Canadian natural gas liquids Watt will participate in key meetings and panels to discuss the growth potential of Canada’s liquefied natural gas sector and how a Canada-Japan energy partnership can drive low-emission solutions Canadian propane exports to Asia have seen remarkable growth increasing from virtually zero in 2018 to approximately $1.6 billion in 2023 This surge reflects Asian markets’ increasing demand for affordable lower-emission energy alternatives to oil and coal make it an ideal solution for Japan’s energy needs is uniquely positioned to support Japan’s decarbonization efforts,” said Watt we can demonstrate how Canadian propane meets the demand for sustainable energy solutions while enhancing energy security in a complex geopolitical landscape.” The CPA’s participation in this mission highlights the growing role of propane in Canada’s energy export strategy and its importance in addressing global energy challenges The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) is the national association for a growing multi-billion-dollar industry that impacts the livelihood of millions of Canadians As the trusted voice of the propane industry the CPA creates the conditions for responsible market growth through advocacy transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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