METI Requests Report from Kansai Electric Power
On September 17, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requested a report under Article 106, paragraph 3 of the Electricity Business Act regarding a case in which Kansai Electric Power...
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5Pre-Consultation Opens for Large-Scale Grid and Power Financing
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will begin operating a financing program under the Electricity Business Act to support the development of largescale transmission lines and power sources....
PM Takaichi's Remarks at the 7th Kumamoto Earthquake Meeting
On August 5, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi instructed the relevant ministers at the 7th Emergency Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters meeting for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake to provide detailed...
Bill Amending the Electricity Business Act Enacted
The Bill Amending the Electricity Business Act was passed and enacted by the House of Councillors plenary session on July 17, 2026. To promote stable electricity supply and energy security, it...
South Africa's Electricity Supply Stabilizes, Renewable Energy Trading Begins
The South African government announced on August 24 that the country's electricity supply has stabilized. As a result of continuous technical improvements by power utility Eskom, they are supplying...