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Japanese coal plants may face 10 mln CO2 permit shortfall by 2030

Published 11:23 on June 22, 2026 / Last updated at 11:23 on June 22, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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Japan's coal-fired power plants may see their annual demand for emission allowances exceed 10 million units by 2030, if they maintain current output levels, according to modelling by the consulting arm of a major financial group.
Japan's coal-fired power plants may see their annual demand for emission allowances exceed 10 million units by 2030, if they maintain current output levels, according to modelling by the consulting arm of a major financial group.


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