Kazuhiro Ikebe, chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, which is made by a major electric power company, apologized for the fact that the supply and demand of electricity continues to be severe due to the effects of the cold, and the situation is predicted. He called for cooperation in saving electricity as he did not forgive.
Due to the cold weather, the demand for electricity has exceeded expectations, and the inventory of LNG = liquefied natural gas, which is the fuel for thermal power generation, is decreasing, so the supply and demand of electricity continues to be severe in various regions.
Regarding this, Chairman Ikebe of the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan apologized at a press conference on the 15th, saying, "We are very sorry for the inconvenience and concern to everyone in society."
He added, "The severe cold is expected to continue, and the risk of further declines in fuel inventory for thermal power generation is increasing. The situation is still unpredictable." He said, he will continue to use heating and other facilities as before. On the other hand, we called for cooperation in saving electricity, such as refraining from using lighting and electrical equipment within the range that does not interfere with daily life and using electricity efficiently.
On the other hand, while the reporters pointed out that the prospect of securing fuel was unsatisfactory, Chairman Ikebe said, "I don't think it was unsatisfactory, but the cold wave this time and the accompanying decrease in solar power output, etc. Fuel consumption has increased. "