Analyzing the Energy Industry in Japan

Table of Contents

A. Executive Summary

Section 1: Analyzing the Global Energy Industry

B. A Look at the Global Energy Industry

• B.1 Industry Profile
• B.2 Looking at the Global Oil Market
• B.3 Looking at the Global Natural Gas
• B.4 Looking at Other Fuels
• B.5 Future Perspective

C. Revenue Returns on Global Energy Markets

• C.1 Oil Demand - Fuelling Growth Worldwide
• C.2 China' s Coal Demand - Major Influence in World Markets
• C.3 Developing World Electricity Consumption - Adding Up in the Global Pie
• C.4 Renewable Energy
  • C.4.1 Hydroelectricity
  • C.4.2 Wind Energy

Section 2: Analyzing the Japanese Energy Industry

A. Japan' s Energy Reserves

• A.1 Long-Term Supply & Demand Outlook
• A.2 Japan' s Energy Policy
• A.3 Facts about Japan' s Energy Consumption

B. Governmental Scenario

• B.1 Energy Insecurity Founded the Government' s Energy Policy
• B.2 Oil Shock and the Subsequent Years
• B.3 Present Scenario
• B.4 Looking Forward
• B.5 Nuclear Energy
  • B.5.1 Nuclear Energy Vision 2100
  • B.5.2 Renewable Energy

C. Analyzing the Oil Industry in Japan

• C.1 Market Overview
• C.2 Industry Structure
• C.3 Exploration and Production Statistics
• C.4 Overseas Projects
• C.5 Downstream/Refining Sector
• C.6 Japan Oil Stock Movements
• C.7 Prices of Petroleum Products
• C.8 Global Oil Demand in 2008
• C.9 Global Oil Demand in 2009

D. Analyzing the Natural Gas Industry in Japan

• D.1 Market Overview
• D.2 Development of Natural Gas
• D.3 Industry Structure
• D.4 Exploration and Production Statistics
• D.5 Liquefied Natural Gas in Japan
• D.6 Overseas Projects
  • D.6.1 Australia
  • D.6.2 Russia
  • D.6.3 Indonesia
• D.7 Natural Gas Fields in Japan

E. Analyzing Nuclear Power in Japan

• E.1 History of Nuclear Program & Policy
• E.2 Market Overview
• E.3 Japan' s MOX Program
• E.4 Japan' s Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program
• E.5 Japan' s Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities
• E.6 Establishing a Recycling-based Society
• E.7 Current Nuclear Energy Policy
• E.8 Development of Reactors in Japan
• E.9 Uranium Supply
• E.10 Plutonium Use Plan for 2009
• E.11 Fuel Cycle Facilities
  • E.11.1 Reprocessing and MOX Fuel
• E.12 Looking at Fast Breeder Reactors
• E.13 Dealing with Nuclear Wastes
• E.14 Decommissioning of Power Plants
• E.15 Safety Issues
• E.16 Safety Regulations
• E.17 Japan' s Investment in Uranium Mines
• E.18 New National Energy Strategy
• E.19 Outlook

F. Analyzing the Electricity Industry in Japan

• F.1 Market Overview
• F.2 Industry Structure
• F.3 Conventional Thermal Electric Generation
• F.4 Electricity Generated through Nuclear Power
• F.5 Other Sources
• F.6 Utilization Targets

G. Analyzing the Renewable Energy Industry in Japan

• G.1 Market Overview
• G.2 Looking at the Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Law
• G.3 Analyzing the Solar Energy Market
  • G.3.1 Incentives for Renewable Energy Installations
• G.4 Analyzing the Biofuel Market
  • G.4.1 Smart Biogas Plants for Farms
  • G.4.2 Current Biofuel Production and Utilization
  • G.4.3 Research and Development for Bioethanol Production

H. Energy Efficiency Policies of Japan

• H.1 April 2009 Amendments
• H.2 Other International Developments for Achieving Energy Efficiency

I. Analyzing the Carbon Scenario

• I.1 Kyoto Protocol
• I.2 Framework of the Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan
  • I.2.1 Measures and Policies for Achieving Targets
• I.3 Japan' s Mid-term Target Committee
• I.4 Low Carbon Society of Japan
  • I.4.1 Overview of the Project
  • I.4.2 Socio-Economic Prerequisites
  • I.4.3 70% Carbon Abatement, Cost and Sectors
• I.5 Low-Carbon Alternatives for Energy Supply
• I.6 Details of Action under LCS
• I.7 Low-Carbon Electricity
  • I.7.1 Environmental Impact
  • I.7.2 Nuclear Energy Utilization
  • I.7.3 Energy Transmission Network
  • I.7.4 Strategic Steps for Low-Carbon Electricity
• I.8 Local Renewable Resources for Local Demand
  • I.8.1 Solar Energy
  • I.8.2 Wind Energy
  • I.8.3 Local Production and Consumption
  • I.8.4 Strategic Steps
• I.9 Next Generation Fuels
  • I.9.1 Low-Carbon Hydrogen
  • I.9.2 Strategic Steps for Hydrogen
  • I.9.3 Biofuel
  • I.9.4 Strategic Steps for Biofuel
• I.10 Achieving LCS

J. Aiming for Global Economic Recovery through Green Energy

• J.1 Overview
• J.2 Economic Turmoil Facilitating Paradigm Shift towards New Energy Policies
• J.3 Stimulating Alternative Energy Development
• J.4 Renewable Technologies to Drive Competitiveness
• J.5 Stimulus Package

K. Leading Industry Contributors

• K.1 Cosmo Oil Company
• K.2 IB Daiwa
• K.3 Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
• K.4 Nippon Oil Corporation
• K.5 Japan Energy
• K.6 Inpex Corporation
• K.7 Tokyo Gas
• K.8 Osaka Gas
• K.9 The Kansai Electric Power Co, Incorporated
• K.10 Tokyo Electric Power Company
• K.11 Chubu Electric Power Company
• K.12 Tohoku Electric Power Company
• K.13 Chugoku Electric Power

L. Glossary of Terms