1st
LNG importer in the world
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Japan energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2020 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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1st
LNG importer in the world
3rd
solar PV capacity in the world
-3%
annual decrease in energy intensity since 2010
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The METI, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, is in charge of the energy sector through ANRE, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. ANRE has three departments: the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, the Natural Resources and Fuel Department, and the Electricity and Gas Industry Department.
Energy Companies
Electricity:
The electricity sector is dominated by 10 regional, private companies (the "Ten EPCOS"), vertically integrated and grouped together in the Federation of Electric Power Companies (FEPC), and by J-Power. The EPCOs' monopoly in their region ended in 2016.
Energy Supply
Gas:
Japan is the world's largest LNG importer. Over 2014-2020, imports decreased by around 3%/year to 95 bcm in 2020. LNG imports represent approximately 20% of the world's total LNG trade. Between 2010 and 2014, imports increased rapidly to compensate the drop in nuclear production.
Energy Prices
Electricity:
Prices were US$16.2c/kWh for industry and US$25.5c/kWh for households in 2020. Between 2007 and 2012, nominal prices soared by 68% for industry and 57% for households, but have since decreased by 17% and 12%, respectively.
Graph: ELECTRICITY PRICES FOR INDUSTRY AND HOUSEHOLDS (US$c/kWh)
Energy Consumption
Energy consumption per capita decreased from 4.1 toe in 2000 to 3.1 toe in 2020. Electricity consumption per capita was around 7400 kWh in 2020.
Total energy consumption has been decreasing since 2010 (by 2%/year on average over 2010-2019 and by 7% in 2020) to 386 Mtoe in 2020.
The energy intensity to the GDP has been decreasing since 2010 at the rapid average pace of 3%/year.
Issues & Prospects
Using its Global Energy Forecasting Model POLES (baseline called Enerblue 2020), Enerdata foresees the share of oil to account for 26% of the primary energy consumption by 2040, while the share of natural gas would be around 38% and the share of coal around 11%. The remainder (25%) would be covered by nuclear, renewables, and biomass.
Below is a list of the Japan energy market report graphs:
In the Japan energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Japan energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Japan country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Japan country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
Projections Data (Excel Sheet)
The Japan country dashboards are complemented with country forecasts from EnerFuture (excel file) with scenario comparison.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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