Back Issues (News Releases)

FY 2024

March 28, 2025

Minister Muto Receives a Courtesy Call from Governor Dunleavy of the State of Alaska

March 27, 2025

Second Japan-ROK Hydrogen and Its Derivatives such as Ammonia Cooperation Dialogue Held

March 26, 2025

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Alexandre Silveira de Oliveira, Minister of Mines and Energy of Republic of Brazil

March 25, 2025

The IAEA Published a Report on its Third Review Mission of Safety Related Aspects of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water into the Sea after the Start of the Discharge

The IAEA Published a Report on the Third Interlaboratory Comparison on the Determination of Radionuclides in ALPS Treated Water

The IAEA Published a Report on “Corroboration of Internal Exposure Monitoring” for Workers as Part of the Review of Safety Related Aspects of Handling ALPS Treated Water

March 21, 2025

METI Sets the Surcharge Rate for FY2025, Renewable Energy Purchase Prices for FY2025 Onward, and Other Details Relating to the FIT and FIP Schemes

March 7, 2025

The 2nd Japan-UK Strategic Economic Policy and Trade Dialogue Held

February 21, 2025

Designation of A Sea Area Offshore Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Prefecture, as A Specified Area under CCS Business Act

As a Part of Additional Measures under the IAEA Framework, ALPS Treated Water was Sampled on the Premises of TEPCO’s FDNPS for the First Time

February 18, 2025

Cabinet Decision on the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan

February 3, 2025

Winners Selected for FY2024 Wall Newspaper Contest on “Our Daily Lives and Energy”

January 29, 2025

Minister Muto Holds Meeting with Ms. Madeleine King, Australia’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia

January 10, 2025

Minister Muto Holds Online Conference with H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia

December 24, 2024

Third Annual Japan-U.S. Energy Security Dialogue Held

December 19, 2024

Dialogue between Experts from Japan and China on the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water into the Sea

December 13, 2024

The IAEA Conducted a Review Mission on the Safety of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water

Dec 2, 2024

IAEA Officials and International Experts to Visit Japan for the Review on the Safety of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water into the Sea

Nov 12, 2024

The IAEA Published a Report for “Corroboration of External Exposure Monitoring” for Workers as Part of the Review of Safety Related Aspects of Handling ALPS Treated Water

Nov 8, 2024

Minister Muto Holds Meeting with H.E. Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group CEO of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia

Oct 25, 2024

1st Japan-EU Clean Energy Industrial Policy Coordination Working Group Held

Oct 11, 2024

The Sixth International Conference on Carbon Recycling Held

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LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2024 Held

15th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM15) and 9th Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-9), and G20 Energy Transitions Ministers’ Meeting Held

Sep 25, 2024

First Plenary Meeting of Community Partnership for Energy Conservation Held

Sep 3, 2024

FY2023 Independent Development Ratio of Oil and Natural Gas in Japan Released

Aug 16, 2024

The Fourth Asia CCUS Network Forum Held

Jul 5, 2024

Minister Saito Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Rómulo Mucho, Minister of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Peru

Jun 4, 2024

Cabinet Decision Made on the FY2023 Annual Report on Energy (Energy White Paper 2024)

Jun 14, 2024

First Japan-ROK Hydrogen and Its Derivatives such as Ammonia Cooperation Dialogue Held

Minister Saito Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Aurora Elvira Williams Baussa, Minister of Mining, the Republic of Chile, and Signs Revised Memorandum of Cooperation in the Fields of Mining and Mineral Resources

Jun 6, 2024

The 6th Japan-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue Held

Jun 4, 2024

Japan-EU Energy Ministerial Meeting and Hydrogen High-Level Business Forum Held

May 22, 2024

Minister Saito Attends Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 Business Forum

May 14, 2024

Technology Strategy for Energy Efficiency and Transition to Non-Fossil Energy 2024 Formulated

May 1, 2024

Minister Saito Attends G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment

Apr 26, 2024

The IAEA conducted a Review Mission on the Safety of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea

Apr 24, 2024

A Loss and Restoration of Electric Power at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

Apr 19, 2024

State Minister Iwata Holds Meeting with Mr. Tim Oliver Holt, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy

Apr 12, 2024

IAEA Officials and International Experts to Visit Japan for the Review on the Safety of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea

Apr 11 2024

Minister Saito Holds a Policy Dialogue with Senior Advisor to the U.S. President Podesta

Apr 1, 2024

Agreement Reached on Inauguration of AZEC Japan-Philippines High-Level Coordination Dialogue in the Philippines

FY 2023

Mar 31, 2024

Dialogue between Japanese and Chinese Experts on the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea

Mar 22, 2024

Conducted a Progress Check on the Japan-U.S. Clean Energy and Energy Security Initiative (CEESI) and Issued a Joint Statement between METI and the U.S. Department of Energy

March 12, 2024

Minister Saito Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

March 5, 2024

Minister Saito Holds Meeting with H.E. Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group CEO of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia

February 28, 2024

IAEA Officials will Visit TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to Observe Sampling of the ALPS Treated Water for Analysis

February 16, 2024

Japan-Korea Director-General Meeting Held in the Field of Hydrogen and Derivatives, Including Ammonia

February 15, 2024

METI State Minister Iwata Attends 2024 IEA Ministerial Meeting

Jan 30, 2024

The IAEA Published Results for Second Interlaboratory Comparison on the Determination of Radionuclides in ALPS Treated Water

Dec 26, 2023

The IAEA Published a Report on Its First Review Mission of Safety Aspects of Handling of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station since the Start of the Discharge in October 2023

Jan 29, 2024

METI Minister Saito Holds Meeting with Ms. Madeleine King, Australia’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia

Dec 26, 2023

METI Minister Saito Visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Dec 19, 2023

Minister Saito Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia

Dec 18, 2023

Prime Minister Kishida and METI Minister Saito Attend the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting

Minister Saito Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, Cambodia

December 1, 2023

Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Ms. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy

November 8, 2023

Comprehensive Evaluation of Seafloor Hydrothermal Deposits Released

November 6, 2023

Memorandum of Cooperation on Mining Sector Completed with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines

October 30, 2023

Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Mr. Phosay Sayasone, Minister of Energy and Mines of Lao PDR

October 28, 2023

Follow up news release regarding situation about splash of cleaning water onto workers at additional ALPS building in Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

October 27, 2023

The IAEA Conducted a Review Mission Regarding the Safety of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea

October 24, 2023

Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark

October 19, 2023

State Minister Iwata Holds a Conference with Ms. Lydie Evrard, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

October 11, 2023

GGX x TCFD Summit 2023 Held

October 8, 2023

METI Minister Nishimura Visits Melbourne, Australia

October 6, 2023

METI, JOGMEC and PETRONAS Have Concluded MoC on Cross-Border Transportation of CO2 for CCS Businesses

IAEA officials and international experts to visit Japan for the review on the safety of the discharge of ALPS treated water from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea

September 29, 2023

Launch of Nuclear Supply Chain Platform Website

September 28, 2023

The Third Asia CCUS Network Forum Held

September 27, 2023

Plenary Session of Tokyo GX Week 2023 Held

State Minister Sakai Attends the 67th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

The 3rd Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting Held

September 8, 2023

METI State Minister Ota Visits Munich, Germany

September 5, 2023

The U.S.-Japan CCUS/Carbon Recycling Working Group Held

September 2, 2023

Regarding Disinformation about the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water into the Sea

August 25, 2023

Announcement Regarding Analysis Results of Tritium Concentration in Seawater Sampled After the Start of Discharge of ALPS Treated Water

Minister Nishimura Holds a Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

August 22, 2023

Video Conference Briefing Session Regarding the Handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

August 21, 2023

Response to the Joint Letter of Questions from the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation Concerning the Discharge of Advanced Liquid Processing System （ALPS） Treated Water into the Sea at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

August 17, 2023

METI State Minister Ota Attends APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Energy Ministerial Meeting

August 16, 2023

Video Conference Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea Regarding the Handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

August 15, 2023

FY2022 Independent Development Ratio of Oil and Natural Gas in Japan Released

August 7, 2023

Video Conference Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea Regarding the Handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

July 31, 2023

Publication of the Report on the Dialogues between the Government of Japan and the PIF regarding Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

July 26, 2023

Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Mr. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia

July 19, 2023

LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2023 Held

Video Conference Briefing Session Regarding the Handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

July 17, 2023

Japan-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Lighthouse Initiative for Clean Energy Cooperation Announced

July 12, 2023

Briefing Session to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

July 4, 2023

Publication of the IAEA Comprehensive Report on the Safety Review of the ALPS Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear Power Station (FDNPS)

Minister Nishimura Holds a Conference with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

June 27, 2023

Minister Nishimura Receives Courtesy Call from a Delegation of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

Video Conference Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea regarding the handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

June 15, 2023

Report Compiled on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Transformers (For building and factory)

June 13, 2023

Full-scale Commencement of Japanese CCS Projects

June 9, 2023

State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nakatani’s Official Visit to France

June 7, 2023

Briefing Session to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

June 6, 2023

Cabinet Decision Made on the FY2022 Annual Report on Energy (Japan's Energy White Paper 2023)

June 2, 2023

The IAEA Conducted Its Comprehensive Review Mission Regarding the Planned Discharge of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

June 1, 2023

IAEA Published Results for First Interlaboratory Comparison on the Determination of Radionuclides in ALPS Treated Water

May 26, 2023

IAEA Officials and International Experts to Visit Japan on a Comprehensive Mission to Review the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea

May 25, 2023

The 2nd Japan-Korea Energy Cooperation Dialogue Held

Dispatch of the Delegation of Republic of Korea (ROK) Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) (from May 22 to 25)

May 22, 2023

Minister Nishimura Holds an Online Meeting with Mr. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia

May 19, 2023

Dispatch of the Delegation of Republic of Korea (ROK) Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

May 18, 2023

Joint Statement on Renewable Energy Partnership Issued with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom

May 13, 2023

Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

May 12, 2023

Video Conference Briefing Session regarding the handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

May 11, 2023

Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

May 8, 2023

METI Minister Nishimura Visits Eight European Countries

April 28, 2023

State Minister Nakatani Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Energy Transition with Mr. Pardow, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Chile

April 21, 2023

FY2021 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Revised Report)

April 20, 2023

Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with the Hon. Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia on the mining and energy sectors