Japan on Tuesday announced that it will ask businesses and households to conserve energy "as much as possible" during the winter.

As per the Jiji Press, this will be applicable from December of this year to March of next year; however, no specific target has been set in numbers.

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While the reserve rate, or the margin of supply capacity over demand, is anticipated to be over the minimum needed level of 3 per cent nationally, the government has recognised the need to be alert regarding power supply this winter.

The nation's grid operator's most recent prediction places the power reserve ratio, at 4.1 per cent in&nbsp;Tokyo and Tohoku areas for&nbsp;January.

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At a press conference Yasutoshi Nishimura, the industry minister called for cooperation from businesses and households.&nbsp;

"We need to act to ensure that stable electricity supply is not disrupted," he said.

Following a similar plea this summer, it is the Japanese government's first statewide call for electricity conservation in the winter since 2015.

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To stay warm while saving electricity, the government has advised citizens to turn off extra lights and put on more layers of clothing, even when they are inside.

The request comes as further pressure is expected on an already stretched grid and amid fears of a possible suspension of Russian liquefied natural gas flows.&nbsp;

According to Bloomberg, the resource-scarce country lacks the capacity to produce electricity, and the high cost of liquefied natural gas mixed with the depreciating yen has made fuel acquisition difficult.

Reportedly, the largest energy producer in the nation, Jera Co., will also restart several of its thermal plant units to assist in alleviating the anticipated shortage this winter.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Japan on Tuesday announced that it will ask businesses and households to conserve energy "as much as possible" during the winter. As per the Jiji Press, this will be applicable from December of this year to March of next year; however, no specific target has been set in numbers.

Japan on Tuesday announced that it will ask businesses and households to conserve energy "as much as possible" during the winter. As per the Jiji Press, this will be applicable from December of this year to March of next year; however, no specific target has been set in numbers. Watch | WION Fineprint | Japan's sushi culture at risk? While the reserve rate, or the margin of supply capacity over demand, is anticipated to be over the minimum needed level of 3 per cent nationally, the government has recognised the need to be alert regarding power supply this winter. The nation's grid operator's most recent prediction places the power reserve ratio, at 4.1 per cent in Tokyo and Tohoku areas for January. Also read | OPEC raises long-term world oil demand forecast despite energy transition At a press conference Yasutoshi Nishimura, the industry minister called for cooperation from businesses and households. "We need to act to ensure that stable electricity supply is not disrupted," he said. Following a similar plea this summer, it is the Japanese government's first statewide call for electricity conservation in the winter since 2015. Also read | Japan issues first 'energy shortage warning' amid soaring temperatures To stay warm while saving electricity, the government has advised citizens to turn off extra lights and put on more layers of clothing, even when they are inside. The request comes as further pressure is expected on an already stretched grid and amid fears of a possible suspension of Russian liquefied natural gas flows. According to Bloomberg, the resource-scarce country lacks the capacity to produce electricity, and the high cost of liquefied natural gas mixed with the depreciating yen has made fuel acquisition difficult. Reportedly, the largest energy producer in the nation, Jera Co., will also restart several of its thermal plant units to assist in alleviating the anticipated shortage this winter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Faced with a possible energy shortage this winter, Japan advises people to wear warm clothes indoors

In a bid to tackle electricity shortages, China has ramped up approvals for new coal power plants this year. According to a report by Greenpeace and independent global campaigning network, Chinese economy has taken a hit under strict COVID-19 policies and prolonged supply chain disruptions therefore the authorities are looking to boost growth through a massive infrastructure construction push.

Greenpeace: China ramping up approvals for new coal power plants

India's western state of Maharashtra may experience electricity crisis&nbsp;due to shortage in coal supply, the state energy minister Nitin Raut said.

"Many states are facing coal shortage due to reduced production in coal mines. Even if coal becomes available, rakes for its transportation are not available," Raut said.

The minister said expenditure on electricity has gone up even as power consumers are yet to clear the pending dues.

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"We have to be dependent on thermal power generation projects for electricity. We have to do load shedding to some extent," the minister added.

Reports claim global thermal coal prices have remained high due to the Ukraine-Russia war with sanctions imposed on Russian coal.

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Reports say power supply shortages have been recorded in Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, J&amp;K and Madhya Pradesh.

News agency Reuters reported that the shortage of trains to deliver coal to power plants has also led supply crisis with Indian Railways committing 415 trains per day which is 8.4 per cent lower than the 453 required.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, PTI quoted coal aecretary Anil Kumar Jain as saying that "coal block allocatees have a golden opportunity for increasing coal production as the price of imported coal is very high and demand of thermal coal will increase due to increase in electricity demand in the country."

(With inputs from Agencies)

India's western state of Maharashtra may experience electricity crisis due to shortage in coal supply, the state energy minister Nitin Raut said. "Many states are facing coal shortage due to reduced production in coal mines.

India's western state of Maharashtra may experience electricity crisis due to shortage in coal supply, the state energy minister Nitin Raut said. "Many states are facing coal shortage due to reduced production in coal mines. Even if coal becomes available, rakes for its transportation are not available," Raut said. The minister said expenditure on electricity has gone up even as power consumers are yet to clear the pending dues. Also Read: India's March electricity shortage worst since coal crisis in October "We have to be dependent on thermal power generation projects for electricity. We have to do load shedding to some extent," the minister added. Reports claim global thermal coal prices have remained high due to the Ukraine-Russia war with sanctions imposed on Russian coal. Also Read: Is India leaning toward continued import of Russian coking coal? Reports say power supply shortages have been recorded in Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, J&K and Madhya Pradesh. News agency Reuters reported that the shortage of trains to deliver coal to power plants has also led supply crisis with Indian Railways committing 415 trains per day which is 8.4 per cent lower than the 453 required. Meanwhile, PTI quoted coal aecretary Anil Kumar Jain as saying that "coal block allocatees have a golden opportunity for increasing coal production as the price of imported coal is very high and demand of thermal coal will increase due to increase in electricity demand in the country." (With inputs from Agencies)

Electricity crisis: Many states facing coal shortage, says Maharashtra minister

China's extreme electricity shortage will not hurt its own growth but it can also have a ripple effect on other major global economies as it is the world’s largest exporter as well. Analysts say the knock-on impact on supply chains could crimp a global economy that is struggling to emerge from the pandemic.

China's extreme electricity shortage to have ripple effect on other major global economies

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