Japan's government to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants
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Japan plans to temporarily lift coal-fired power plant restrictions to address an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war. The industry ministry confirmed this decision, stating it aims to ensure a stable energy supply amid rising uncertainty in liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement.

Power plants have been limited to a 50% operating rate, but the government will allow full operations of older plants for one year starting in April. This shift could save approximately 500,000 tonnes of LNG.

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