Energy Policy
Niigata approves restart of world's largest nuclear plant
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Niigata Governor Hideyo Hanazumi approved the restart of the world's largest nuclear plant, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility, on Friday. This marks the first restart for operator TEPCO since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The move supports Japan's goals to reduce fossil fuel reliance and achieve carbon neutrality.
Kenya's government has spent more than Ksh 11 billion in two months to keep diesel and kerosene prices steady. The move has raised questions because kerosene makes up less than 1 per cent of national fuel use.
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other agencies issued a joint circular aiming for 100,000 fuel cell vehicles nationwide by 2030, double the 2025 level. End-user hydrogen prices are targeted to fall below 25 yuan (about $3.62) per kg by then, and around 15 yuan in advantaged regions.
South Korea's government approved a target on Nov. 11 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53-61% from 2018 levels by 2035. President Lee Jae Myung stressed that transitioning to a carbon-neutral society is an inevitable path for sustainable growth. The goal will be officially announced at COP30 in Belem, Brazil.
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Australia's government has announced a pioneering scheme to provide every household with three hours of free electricity daily, starting in 2026. The initiative aims to utilize excess solar power generated during the day. If successful, it could inspire similar policies worldwide.