New report warns Japan that era of nuclear decommissioning looms
Japanese policy-makers have adopted a report saying the country is entering an era of massive nuclear plant decommissioning.
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Updated: US won’t renew sanctions waivers for Iran oil customers, Brent climbs
The Trump administration said it won’t renew waivers that let countries buy Iranian oil without facing U.S. sanctions, a move that roiled energy markets and risks upsetting major importers such as China and India.
Forsyths opens new office in Japan
A Moray based steel fabricator has opened a new office across the globe after creating the world’s first mobile malt whisky distillery.
Updated: In a world first, Japan to test AUV in Fort William
Underwater technology is to be tested in Lochaber after the signing of an agreement with a major Japanese company.
Agreement boosting ties with Yokohama
Links between Scotland and Japan’s second largest city will be boosted with the signing of a new co-operation agreement.
Adipec 2017: China to become 2nd largest LNG importer ‘within a year or two’
China will become the second largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) after Japan “within a year or two”, an industry chief said today.
North Korea and push for nuclear energy main priorities for Japan PM after win
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged to tackle what he called Japan's two national crises: the military threat from North Korea and an ageing and shrinking population.
Japan’s crude imports hit near 30-year low
Oil imports to Japan fell for the first time since 1988 in August, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) reported today.
Scotland, Japan in £15m subsea technology pact
Scotland and a Japanese organisation will stump up funds totalling £15million for joint research projects focusing on subsea technology.
Robot probes Fukushima reactor to find melted fuel
An underwater robot has captured images and other data inside Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on its first day of work.
Yinson subsidiary sells equity to Japanese firms
Malaysian company Yinson Holdings has sold 26% of its West Africa production subsidiary to a consortium of Japanese companies.
JX Nippon starts production at Layang Field
Japanese oil and gas exploration company JX Nippon started production at its Layang Field on 28 May 2017.
Five workers exposed to radiation at Japan nuclear lab
Five workers at a nuclear facility that handles plutonium have been exposed to high levels of radiation after a bag containing highly radioactive material broke during equipment inspection, Japan’s Atomic Energy Agency said.
Saudi King and business leaders visit Japan for talks on economic ties
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and hundreds of business leaders have arrived in Japan for talks mainly expected to focus on economic ties.
Scotland – Japan links to be strengthened, universities benefit from partnership in renewables andmarine
Links between universities in Scotland and Japan are to be strengthened, with partnerships focusing on renewables and the marine sector.
Japan makes push for hydrogen fuel cells derided by Tesla’s Musk
Elon Musk may think hydrogen-powered vehicles are rubbish, but Toyota Motor Corp. and a cadre of Japan’s leading manufacturers are betting otherwise -- and not just on cars.
Costly delays upset reactor renaissance, keep nuclear at bay
Costly delays, growing complexity and new safety requirements in the wake of the triple meltdown at Fukushima are conspiring to thwart a new age of nuclear reactor construction.
Idemitsu, Showa Shell give up on stop-gap plan for capital ties – reports
Japanese oil refiners Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell Sekiya have given up on a stop-gap plan to form capital ties which were being considered as a way to get around opposition from the Idemitsu family to a full merger.
LNG major says everyone benefits when buyers’ wishes prevail
The Japanese company poised to become one of the world’s largest LNG buyers says it shouldn’t need to pay producers to lift restrictions on where it can resell cargoes and that the removal would benefit the whole market, including sellers.
Oil sales fall to 34-year low in Japan
Weak demand steered Japan to a 34-year low for oil sales in the month of October, trade ministry data showed.
Idemitsu hit with further delay on Showa Shell purchase
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan said it will again delay its planned purchase of Showa Shell Sekiya shares from oil major Shell.
Japan, China in row over offshore gas exploration
Toyko has sent a protest note to Beijing accusing China of exploring gas deposits in waters which are subject to a territorial dispute between the countries, a news report said.
Algeria dishes out $1.4bn gas field contract to Japanese firm, report says
Japanese firm JGC has won a $1.4billion contract to help Algeria’s state energy company increase production from its largest gas field, a news report said.
ReNew News: Wind projects progress in Japan post Fukushima
US developer United Wind has struck a partnership with Tokyo Electric Power Company to jointly develop small wind projects in Japan.
Saudi opens door to energy cooperation talks with China, Japan
The Saudi cabinet has reportedly agreed to enter its ministers into talks over energy cooperation agreements with China and Japan.