Shulman Advisory

Japan’s Mid-Long Term Market design takes shape

Publication date: Sept 1, 2026  Key Takeaways Japan is moving toward longer-term electricity procurement, with proposed obligations requiring retailers to secure 50% of expected demand three years ahead and 70% one year ahead. A new Mid-Long Term Market is expected to begin in FY2028 to support this shift. Retailers will be able to meet these …

JEPX Spot Price Hits Three-and-a-Half-Year High Despite Adequate Summer Reserves

Publication date: Aug 10, 2026  JEPX Spot Price Hits Three-and-a-Half-Year High Despite Adequate Summer Reserves Despite record-breaking heat this summer so far, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has refrained from issuing electricity conservation requests as reserve margins from July through September are expected to remain above the 3% minimum required for stable …

JEPX System Upgrades: Shift to API-Based Trading Reshapes Market Access

Publication date: April 7, 2026 JEPX System Upgrades: Shift to API-Based Trading Reshapes Market Access JEPX will begin rolling out its upgraded trading system from April 2026, with a phased transition across spot and intraday markets extending through FY2026. The key change lies in the migration from browser-based trading to API (Application Programming Interface) -driven …