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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Japan’s energy policy?

  Japan’s energy policy is guided by principles of energy security, economic efficiency, environmental sustainability and safety. In recent years Japan has diversified its energy mix, further enhanced the efficiency of fossil fuel use, and reduced energy demand.

• How dependent is Japan on imports for energy?

  What is clear from the above is that Japan is critically dependent upon imports for energy. Again, according to EDMC data for 2008, in 2008 Japan imported almost 99 percent of its oil, 98 percent of its coal, and 96 percent of its gas. Most (88 percent) of oil came from the Middle East, particularly the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, and Kuwait.

• What does the latest version of Japan’s basic plan mean for energy?

  The latest iteration of the basic plan, its first revision in four years, sets forth targets for Japan’s energy mix in, as well as addressing issues concerning long-term energy options with the year 2050 as their focus.

• What is driving Japan’s energy transition?

  In recent years Japan has diversified its energy mix, further enhanced the efficiency of fossil fuel use, and reduced energy demand. The country’s greenhouse gas emissions peaked in 2013 as fossil fuels filled the gap caused by the temporary shutdown of nuclear plants following the Fukushima accident, but by 2018 had fallen to 2009 levels.

• What is Japan’s energy policy for the future?

  The basic principle of Japan’s energy policy for the future, known as 3E+S, has been established to cope with various challenges. Keeping in mind that Safety always comes first, the principle is to simultaneously achieve Energy Security, Economic Efficiency and Environment.

• Is Japan's energy supply structure vulnerable?

  Japan's energy supply structure is extremely vulnerable. Following the two oil crises in the 1970s, Japan has diversified its energy sources through increased use of nuclear energy, natural gas and coal, as well as the promotion of energy efficiency and conservation.

• What are the energy security trends in Japan?

  Energy Security Economic Efficiency Environment Safety Innovation Renewable Energy Reconstruction of Fukushima Nuclear Power Energy Efficiency Trends in the mix of the primary energy supply in Japan Japan is largely dependent on oil, coal, natural gas (LNG), and other fossil fuels imported from outside Japan.

• What is Japan’s economic contribution to reinforce its locational competitiveness?

  Economic Growth ‐Contribution to reinforce Japan’s locational competitiveness. ‐Activating Japan’s energy market through energy systemreform. (1) Confirmation of basic viewpoint of energy policies (3E + S) (2) Building multilayered and diversified flexible energy demand-supply structure