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The 11th IEEJ/APERC International Energy Symposium was held on April 24, 2026.
The 454th Forum on Research Works will be held on October 23, 2026."IEEJ Outlook 2026", Deepening Uncertainties Surrounding the Challenges of Energy Transition: A Widening Gap Between the Ideal and the Reality, has been released.
TMy institute, IEEJ, has participated in the production of a report by S&P Global, “Multidimensional Global Energy Pathways.” I believe the report presents a realistic, credible outlook for the future of energy, based on realities rather than …
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The energy crisis triggered by the Iran war is prompting many countries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy to reduce their dependence on oil and gas. It is generally argued that renewable energies could enhance …
Nearly six months have passed since the attack on Iran started. While the outlook for the Iran crisis is still unclear, I would like to share with readers an update on the impact of the crisis on Japan and the responses by Japan to …
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Author: Hiroshi Hashimoto The global LNG market entered the final quarter of 2026 under the combined influence of heightened global tensions, firm oil prices, and continued concerns over energy security. Spot LNG prices in Asia and gas prices in Europe, which had started ...
Author: Ken Koyama The average settlement price of the front-month WTI crude oil futures contract during the first three quarters of 2026, from the beginning of January through the end of September, reached ...
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Author: Akira Yanagisawa Crude oil prices soared following the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, which began in February 2026, and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. After a temporary dip, the prices are ...
Author: Yoko Kai, Junya Miwa, Yoshimasa Mori, Ichiro Kutani In recent years, Indonesia has encouraged foreign investment in upstream oil and natural gas development while placing greater emphasis on the domestic use of its own resources and strengthening government involvement in ...
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Author: Hiroshi Hashimoto, Satoshi Kihara The management of methane and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continues to evolve from a largely voluntary sustainability initiative into a core component of energy policy, market access, and commercial decision-making across the global gas and LNG industries. Recent developments indicate a ...
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Author: Ken Koyama Nearly seven months have passed since the outbreak of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis. Under normal circumstances, this crucial chokepoint handled approximately ...
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This episode is talking about “The full cost of deploying variable renewable energy must be incorporated”. Mr. Terazawa will explain why integration costs need to be included when assessing the ...
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Author: Akiko Yoshioka Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The United States and Iran concluded a memorandum of understanding in June, prompting Washington to temporarily suspend its naval blockade of vessels entering or ...
2026.09.18
Author: Ichiro Kutani One of the consequence for the global energy market resulting from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is renewed interest in nuclear power generation. Nuclear power is often referred to as a ...
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