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        "id": 1662135,
        "msgid": "shifting-to-coal-japan-cuts-lng-1775591470",
        "date": "2026-04-07 20:12:00",
        "title": "Shifting to Coal, Japan Cuts LNG",
        "author": "Cahya  Mulyana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Japan's government has decided to reduce consumption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase operations at coal-fired power plants to ensure energy supply stability amid soaring energy prices triggered by Middle East conflicts. This emergency measure involves lifting restrictions on less efficient coal plants for 2026, highlighting the importance of coal for energy resilience despite its higher carbon emissions. The policy shift comes as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have halted key LNG shipments, forcing Japan to seek cheaper, large-scale supply alternatives.",
        "content": "<p>The Japanese government will reduce consumption of liquefied natural\ngas (LNG) and increase operations at coal-fired power plants. Japan\u2019s\nMinister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Ryosei Akazawa, stated on\nTuesday (7 April) that this step is being taken to maintain energy\nsupply stability amid rising energy prices. \u201cTo ensure a stable energy\nsupply, we are reducing LNG usage and taking steps to maximise\nelectricity production from coal-fuelled power plants,\u201d Akazawa said. As\nan emergency measure, the Japanese government has decided not to impose\nrestrictions on less efficient coal-fired power plants in 2026, which is\nexpected to increase their usage. He added that coal-based electricity,\nalthough it produces higher carbon dioxide emissions compared to other\nsources, remains important for energy resilience because it does not\ndepend on supplies from the Middle East. On 28 February, the United\nStates and Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran, including Tehran,\ncausing damage and killing civilians. Iran retaliated by attacking\nIsrael and US military facilities in the Middle East. This escalation of\nthe conflict has effectively halted energy shipments through the Strait\nof Hormuz, the main global route for oil and LNG supplies. As a result,\nfuel prices have risen in most countries. According to him, Japan also\nneeds to consider such options to obtain large quantities of supplies at\nlower prices.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/shifting-to-coal-japan-cuts-lng-1775591470",
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