Japan

Energy, Oil & Gas

Wärtsilä, TGES join forces on Japan data centre power

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Technology group Wärtsilä and Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions (TGES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate power supply solutions for data centres in Japan.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japanese consortium secures ClassNK approval for 42,000m³ LCO₂ carrier

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Six Japanese companies have secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for a low-pressure liquefied CO₂ (LCO₂) carrier, following a risk assessment of CO₂ handling operations.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

JNTO boosts GCC tourism push with new Japan destinations at ATM 2026

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is stepping up its efforts to attract visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market through its participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held in Dubai from September 14 to 17.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain, Japan discuss energy cooperation

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Bahrain Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr Mohammed Bin Daina received Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kenji Yamada to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy and exploring investment opportunities in the sector.

Energy, Oil & Gas Health & Environment

JCB cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 82.4pc

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, has achieved an 82.4 per cent reduction in its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in FY2025 compared with FY2013, meeting its emissions reduction target and advancing efforts toward carbon neutrality.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s Inpex

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Adnoc has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Japan’s largest exploration and production company, Inpex Corporation, to supply 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Ruwais LNG project.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan consortium begins offshore test of low-cost floating wind turbine

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

A six-company consortium in Japan has launched a demonstration project for a next-generation low-cost floating wind turbine aimed at enabling a fully domestic offshore wind supply chain.

Construction & Real Estate

Nikken Sekkei Dubai wins big at global design awards

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Leading Japanese architectural, engineering and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei has announced that it has secured major wins across three international awards programmes. The top recognition was for its premium projects - CHATAI, Trump Tower Dubai and Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Japan’s Kanadevia teams up with Bahwan for green hydrogen projects in Oman

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Japan’s Kanadevia Corp has signed an agreement with Bahwan Engineering Company to jointly develop green hydrogen and low-carbon fuel projects in Oman. Under this, the duo will collaborate on project bidding, engineering, procurement, manufacturing and sales for green hydrogen and e-methane.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Baseload Capital, Furusato Netsuden advance geothermal growth in Japan

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Baseload Capital and Furusato Netsuden have completed the 4.995MW Waita No. 2 Geothermal Power Plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking a significant step in advancing geothermal energy development in Japan.