Commodities
China locks in record long-term LNG deals to bolster energy security
U.S., Qatar and Russia top sellers to world's largest importer
Energy
China's solar panel supply chain domination cause for worry: IEA
Paris-based agency warns of 'considerable vulnerability' to overdependence
Climate Change
Japan aims to demonstrate carbon-neutral ships in 2026
Government to help companies develop vessels fueled by ammonia, hydrogen
Energy
Russia move on Sakhalin-2 thrusts Japan into an energy dilemma
Loss of 10% of LNG imports would worsen summer power crunch
International relations
Russia transfers Sakhalin-2 to new operator without compensation
Putin move raises fears Japan's Mitsui, Mitsubishi may be excluded from new deal
Energy
Amid heat-wave power crunch, Japan brings back rusty gas plants
Unusual summer highlights energy vulnerabilities after Fukushima nuclear disaster
Energy
Japan heat wave: PM calls for 'maximum' nuclear power use
Kishida says safety reviews will be speedy, energy conservation should be done 'wisely'
Energy
Japan stores, factories slash electricity use amid shortage alert
Government to issue warning for third consecutive day in Tokyo area
Inflation
Taiwan's first power price hike in 4 years jolts chip sector
Rate increase on heavy users comes as industry faces inflation, demand woes
Climate Change
Mitsubishi Corp. to sell renewable energy certificate to Murata
Apple supplier to be first customer for new service from Japanese trading company
Energy
Resource-rich Australia grapples with coal power shortage
Low-carbon transition leaves fossil-fuel plants underinvested
Climate Change
Japan to increase competition in offshore wind to speed rollout
Tokyo sees power source as essential to hitting net-zero emissions by 2050
Climate Change
Shareholders push corporate Japan for tougher climate goals
Showdowns loom at financial and power companies' annual meetings
Companies
Samsung Heavy snags $3bn in orders for 14 LNG carriers
South Korean shipbuilders benefit as Europe seeks alternatives to pipeline gas
Energy
Thai oil refiners under heat as Bangkok seeks profit-sharing
Government wants refineries to contribute to consumer subsidies as inflation bites
Energy
China's oil imports led by Russia for first time since Ukraine war
Shipments grew 55% in May as Western sanctions depressed demand
Energy
Oil refiner Cosmo Energy's offshore wind setback puts costs in focus
Japanese company's long track record on land came up short in bidding race
Energy
Biden freeze on solar tariff puts green agenda over China tensions
Clearer path for Southeast Asian imports angers American panel makers
Energy
China breezes to the lead of offshore wind power race
Country accounted for 80% of all new capacity in 2021
Energy
Kyushu Electric to pull out of LNG power project in eastern Japan
Regional energy company fears rising costs; Tokyo Gas will proceed alone
Energy
Japan's Idemitsu to slash oil refining capacity as cars go electric
Plan to shut down Yamaguchi refinery to be announced today, Nikkei learns
Energy
Solar power anywhere: Lightweight organic cells aim beyond rooftops
Ricoh, European startups race to bring flexible power source to market this year
Energy
South Korea bets big on small reactors in return to nuclear
SK, Samsung see opportunities in President Yoon's pro-nuclear pivot
Technology
South Korea makes big bet on energy transition to hydrogen
Hyundai, Doosan cultivate new markets but face questions of competition and cost
Energy
China, India and Turkey to siphon more Russian oil ahead of EU ban
Extra crude finds eager Asian buyers for now but scale of future demand is uncertain