452nd Forum on Research Works on 19 Dec. 2025
“Energy Outlook of Japan and the World for FY2026”

"Economic and energy outlook of Japan for FY2026 - Seeking a new equilibrium amid unstable circumstances -"   
Akira Yanagisawa, Executive Economist, Manager, Energy and Economic Analysis Group (EEA), Assistant Director, Energy Data and Modelling Center (EDMC)
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"Outlook for International Oil Market in 2026 - Over supply and geopolitical risks -"   
Tetsuo Morikawa, Executive Researcher, Manager, Oil, Coal, and Mineral Resources Group, Energy Security Unit
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"Gas Market Outlook for 2026 - LNG supply starts a major expansion, but uncertainty remains both on demand and supply -"  
Takafumi Yanagisawa, Executive Analyst, Manager, Gas Group, Energy Security Unit
 　

"2026 Global Coal Market Outlook - Steady Demand, Shifting Trade: A Turning Point for Coal -"   
Yoshiaki Takahashi, Executive Researcher, Oil, Coal, and Mineral Resources Group, Energy Security Unit
 　

"Climate Change Policy Challenges in 2026 - Weakening Policy Commitments and the Approaching GX-ETS -"   
Tohru Shimizu, Senior Researcher, Climate Change Group, Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Unit
 　

"Challenges for Japan’s Electricity Policy in 2026 ～ Securing Long-Term Power Supply in the Face of Increasing Electricity Demand ～"   
Kenichi Onishi, Executive Researcher, Manager, Electric Power Group, Electric Power Industry Unit
 　

"Nuclear Energy Policy Challenges for 2026 - Ongoing Discussions to Reduce Business Uncertainty -"   
Kenji Kimura, Senior Researcher, Nuclear Energy Group, Electric Power Industry Unit, Research Strategy Group, Research Strategy Unit