Publication date: Sept 4, 2026 ENEOS 431 MW Negishi Plant Closure Highlights Challenge of Replacing Thermal Plants According to Bloomberg, ENEOS Holdings will permanently close its 431 MW oil-fired integrated gasification combined-cycle plant at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama on September 1, citing JEPX data published a year ago. An ENEOS spokesperson confirmed the closure …
Publication date: Feb 7, 2026 Japan Modifies Proposed FY2026 Balancing-Market Reforms In October 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed a reduction in the balancing market price cap to JPY 7.21 starting from FY2026. This was met with widespread criticism from market participants, who claimed it could undermine market dynamics. Following discussions, …
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