Energy in Japan

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Japan is a major consumer of energy, ranking fifth in the world by primary energy use. Fossil fuels accounted for 67% of Japan's primary energy in 2023. Japan imports most of its energy due to scarce domestic resources. As of 2022, the country imports 97% of its oil and is the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer globally. Japan is increasing its reliance on renewable energy to replace imported fossil fuels, and in 2019 renewable energy accounted for 7.8% of primary energy supply. Japan has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, setting a target to reduce GHG emissions by 60% from year 2013 levels by 2035 and by 73% by 2040. In addition, the 7th Strategic energy Plan has also set the renewable share goal to be 40-50% by the year 2040. As of 2024, the share of renewable energy in total electricity generation reached 26.7%, an increase from 25.7% in 2023. Japan initiated its first commercial nuclear power reactor in 1966, establishing nuclear energy as a strategic national...

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