Japan looks to phase out more fossil fuels with increased 2030 renewables target

Draft policy reveals plans for further reductions of gas and coal in Japan's energy mix

Phasing out fossil fuels: a new draft policy released this week shows Japan intends to further reduce the use of fossil fuels in its energy mix by 2030
Phasing out fossil fuels: a new draft policy released this week shows Japan intends to further reduce the use of fossil fuels in its energy mix by 2030Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 22 July 2021, 04:52Updated 26 July 2021, 16:13