Ministry of the Environment Coal-fired power generation support review start commenced International criticism April 2 4:08
In response to international criticism of overseas support for the construction of coal-fired power plants, the Ministry of the Environment has set up a panel of experts to review support requirements. We will compile the opinions this month and show them to the relevant ministries.
Regarding overseas coal-fired power plant construction support, the government has set four requirements that limit the cases covered by the government, but international criticism has been raised for providing public support to coal-fired power plants. You.
The Ministry of the Environment has set up a panel of experts to discuss the need for more stringent support requirements.
At the first meeting of the day, Environment Minister Koizumi said, "Although the world is facing the crisis of coronavirus, another ongoing crisis is climate change. Japan needs to realize a decarbonized society. What kind of energy policy do you want to work on? Build up the facts that will serve as the foundation for constructive discussions. "
Experts said that it was necessary to confirm that the construction of the coal-fired power plant was consistent with the country's global warming countermeasure plan, and to compare it with other countries' support policies. That is.
The government will compile the outline of an infrastructure system export strategy for next year or later in June.
The Ministry of the Environment will listen to the opinions of financial institutions and electric power companies involved in the support and summarize the report later this month, and show it to relevant ministries and agencies as a starting point for discussions by the government.