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Japan Considers Switch From LNG to Coal

incidents_accidents UTC: 2026-03-27 08:00:00

Japan is considering ramping up coal-fired power generation amid a liquefied natural gas crunch that has led to significantly higher prices. Per a proposal drafted by the economy ministry, the 50% utilization rate cap on coal-fired power plants could be removed in the new fisc...

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