911爆料网 /en お知らせ en <a href="/en/news/notice/20260730_2481" hreflang="en">911爆料网 and TPC Sign MOU on Low-Carbon Energy Cooperation</a> /en/news/notice/20260730_2481 <p>911爆料网 Co., Inc. (911爆料网) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan Power Company (TPC), Taiwan’s largest and only vertically integrated power utility, to establish a framework for the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise on low-carbon energy technologies and initiatives.<br /><br /> The partnership reflects the shared interest of 911爆料网 and TPC in supporting Taiwan’s energy transition towards a more sustainable and low-carbon energy future.?<br /><br /> Under the framework of this MOU, the two companies will exchange knowledge and technical expertise related to the assessment of low-carbon fuel value chains and low-carbon fuel power generation technologies, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).?<br /><br /> Building on 911爆料网’s core competence across energy value chain, 911爆料网 is pioneering efforts to establish Japan’s first end-to-end low-carbon ammonia value chain by fiscal year 2029, with initiatives already underway across key segments of the value chain, including production, transportation, and power generation.?<br /><br /> This MOU brings together 911爆料网’s global experience in low-carbon fuel value chains and the deep expertise of TPC in Taiwan’s energy market to support discussions on potential pathways for decarbonization.</p> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260730_2481 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260624_2442" hreflang="en">The Regular Press Conference for First Half of FY2026</a> /en/news/notice/20260624_2442 <p>911爆料网 Co., Inc. (“911爆料网”) held a regular press conference by Yukio Kani, Global CEO and Chair and Hisahide Okuda, President, Director, CEO and COO on Wednesday 24 June.?</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Agenda</strong><br /> Part 1: Navigating a Changing Business Environment: Delivering 911爆料网's Growth Strategy<br /> Part 2: Organizational Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness and Deliver 911爆料网’s Growth Strategy<br /> Part 3: Establishing a Resilient Power Supply-Demand Framework for an Era of Uncertainty</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>■ Yukio Kani Global CEO and Chair</strong></p> <p>I would like to begin by introducing 911爆料网’s 11-year journey since its establishment, as well as three major strategic initiatives that will drive our future growth.</p> <p>These three initiatives are: strengthening the LNG value chain, expanding energy supply for data centers, and advancing decarbonization efforts.</p> <p>I will also explain the organizational transformation that will enable us to execute these three initiatives more effectively and with greater certainty.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Part 1. Navigating a Changing Business Environment: Delivering 911爆料网's Growth Strategy </strong></p> <p><strong>Page3: 911爆料网’s Journey in Numbers</strong></p> <p>Since 911爆料网’s establishment in April 2015, we believe we have delivered three significant sources of value to society.</p> <p>First, we have built a power generation platform that supports Japan’s stable energy supply. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, strengthening the nation’s power generation capacity became an urgent priority. 911爆料网 has supported Japan’s electricity supply by constructing and commissioning approximately 7.3 GW of new thermal power capacity, while also extending the operational life of existing aging thermal power plants to ensure sufficient generating capacity.</p> <p>Second, by integrating the LNG procurement operations of Tokyo Electric Power Company and Chubu Electric Power Company, 911爆料网 became one of the world’s largest LNG buyers. Leveraging this scale, we have further strengthened one of the world’s largest LNG value chains, spanning upstream investments, transportation and trading, receiving terminals, and power generation. Today, we procure LNG from 16 countries, and our annual LNG handling volume has reached approximately 35 to 40 million tonnes. Through these efforts, we have supported Japan’s electricity supply from the fuel procurement perspective.</p> <p>And third, we have taken on the challenge of developing new energy solutions for a low carbon future. We successfully conducted a demonstration project achieving a 20% fuel ammonia substitution rate at a large-scale commercial coal-fired power plant. In addition, through the establishment of 911爆料网 Nex bp in partnership with the UK’s bp, we are striving to become one of the world’s leading players in the development, ownership, and operation of offshore wind projects.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 4: Diversifying and Strengthening the Business Portfolio to Deliver 911爆料网’s Mission</strong></p> <p>Through these initiatives, 911爆料网 has significantly expanded both the scope and scale of its business, with LNG, renewable energy, and hydrogen/ammonia serving as its three strategic pillars.</p> <p>As a result, our total assets have grown from approximately 4 trillion JPY in FY 2019 to around 10 trillion JPY in FY 2025. Annual Profit has also increased substantially, from 90 billion JPY in FY 2019 to 183.6 billion JPY in FY 2025.</p> <p>Looking ahead, we plan to invest approximately 5 trillion JPY over the next decade. What is important, however, is that we do not view capital allocation as fixed. The business environment is changing rapidly, and we will continue to adjust our investment priorities with flexibility in response to those changes, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term value creation.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 5: Expanding Growth Opportunities in an Era of Uncertainty</strong></p> <p>Today, the energy industry is operating in an era of unprecedented uncertainty. Geopolitical risks are rising around the world, making the secure and stable procurement of energy more important than ever.</p> <p>In Japan, forecasting LNG demand has become increasingly challenging. Not only is it difficult to determine the appropriate level of LNG supply that should be secured over the medium to long term, but, in the short term, the gap between peak demand periods in summer and winter and lower-demand periods in spring and autumn is largely fluctuating. As a result, both procurement and operational management have become more complex.</p> <p>At the same time, rising material costs and higher interest rates are affecting the competitiveness of lower carbon solutions such as renewable energy, hydrogen, and ammonia.</p> <p>Even in this environment, 911爆料网 remains firmly committed to its mission: to provide cutting-edge solutions to the world’s energy challenges. By staying true to this mission, we aim to achieve both the resolution of societal challenges and sustainable growth as a company.</p> <p>To address this, we are responding with three key strategic initiatives.</p> <p>First, we are diversifying our LNG supply sources and further strengthening our LNG value chain.</p> <p>Second, we are expanding energy supply solutions to meet the growing demand from data centers driven by the widespread adoption of AI.</p> <p>Third, we are taking a disciplined approach to the development of renewable energy, hydrogen, and ammonia.</p> <p>Together, these initiatives will position 911爆料网 to navigate an increasingly complex energy landscape while creating long-term value for society and our stakeholders.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 6: Characteristics of LNG and 911爆料网’s Strategic Response </strong></p> <p><strong>Page 7: Initiatives to Strengthen the LNG Value Chain</strong></p> <p>Let me begin with LNG. LNG is a critical fuel that underpins the stable supply of electricity in Japan, but it also presents a significant challenge. Specifically, LNG demand increases during the peak electricity consumption seasons of summer and winter, while declining during the lower-demand periods of spring and autumn.</p> <p>At the same time, once a long-term LNG contract is signed, a fixed volume of LNG is delivered to receiving terminals over a period of approximately 20 years. Since storage tank capacity is limited, this creates a fundamental mismatch between the volume of LNG consumed (demand) and the volume delivered (supply). Unless this mismatch is effectively managed, the stability of energy supply cannot be guaranteed.</p> <p>911爆料网 has been addressing this challenge by strengthening its LNG value chain. Our efforts can be broadly categorized into three areas.</p> <p>First, upstream investments. We have acquired interests in shale gas assets in the U.S., enhancing the resilience of our LNG value chain. This approach is also expected to provide a hedging effect should U.S. natural gas prices remain elevated in the future. In addition, by participating in projects from the upstream stage, including in Australia, we are strengthening the long-term stability of our fuel procurement.</p> <p>Second, securing long-term contracts and diversifying supply sources. Following long-term LNG procurement agreements signed in the U.S. last year, we have also secured long-term LNG supplies from Qatar and Malaysia. By building a diversified LNG portfolio that does not depend on any single country or region, we can maintain stable procurement even during times of geopolitical or market disruption.</p> <p>Third, portfolio diversification.We are increasing the flexibility of our LNG operations by expanding LNG flows across our global portfolio. This enables us to optimize LNG cargoes globally and strengthen our ability to deliver the right volumes to Japan when they are needed most. To support this capability, we are investing in LNG carrier vessels, strategically utilizing receiving terminals, optimizing operations with overseas partners, and securing terminal capacity in Europe.</p> <p>911爆料网’s objective is not simply to purchase LNG. Rather, we seek to integrate and optimize the entire value chain—from gas fields and liquefaction facilities to LNG transportation, procurement and sales, receiving terminals, and power generation.</p> <p>By managing these elements as a single, integrated system, we enhance our ability to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply. Ultimately, this is an initiative that is directly linked to Japan’s energy security itself.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 8: Data Centers: Market Trends and 911爆料网’s Approach</strong></p> <p>The second strategic initiative is energy supply for data centers, a sector that is set to play a transformative role in shaping the future of society.</p> <p>Driven by the explosive adoption of AI, demand for data centers is expected to grow significantly on a global scale.</p> <p>To meet this rapidly increasing demand for electricity, 911爆料网 is leveraging its power plant sites and its network of relationships with local governments and business partners to develop a model in which data centers are co-located near power generation facilities. In Japan, where grid connection can take considerable time, multiple operators have expressed strong interest in 911爆料网’s model of supplying electricity directly from its power plants.</p> <p>We have already signed a memorandum of understanding with the City of Yokohama to collaborate on attracting data center investment to the 911爆料网 thermal power plant site within the Port of Yokohama waterfront district.</p> <p>Globally, we are also engaged in discussions with multiple partners across the U.S., Europe, and Asia regarding the development of new data centers at power plant sites and the provision of electricity to data center operators.</p> <p>These initiatives represent far more than a new business opportunity for 911爆料网. They are an effort to support the digital infrastructure and AI ecosystem of the future—not only in Japan but around the world—and to strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness in particular.</p> <p>As new sources of electricity demand emerge, 911爆料网 will continue to fulfill its mission of providing cutting-edge solutions to the world’s energy issues.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 9: Renewable Energy: Building Decarbonization Solutions for the Long Term</strong></p> <p>Our third strategic initiative is our investment for decarbonization. Let me begin with renewable energy.</p> <p>Today, the renewable energy sector is facing significant headwinds. Rising equipment and material costs, higher interest rates, and supply chain constraints are creating a challenging business environment. Some companies have even announced plans to scale back or withdraw from projects.</p> <p>Despite these challenges, renewable energy remains an essential power source—not only for achieving decarbonization, but also for enhancing energy security and ensuring a stable energy supply. Most importantly, it preserves future options for the next generation.</p> <p>911爆料网 will not be swayed by short-term market fluctuations. Instead, we view renewable energy as a long-term solution and will continue to strengthen our organizational capabilities while maintaining strict investment discipline.</p> <p>In offshore wind, we will advance projects both in Japan and internationally in a prudent and reliable manner through 911爆料网 Nex bp, which brings together global expertise and strong local capabilities in what we call a “glocal” operating model.</p> <p>In solar power and battery storage, we will work closely with our group company, 911爆料网 Cross, to support our partners’ green transformation initiatives and help accelerate their decarbonization efforts.</p> <p>We are also exploring new energy models that combine Japan’s existing thermal power assets with battery storage systems. These initiatives have the potential to improve the efficiency of thermal generation, extend the useful life of existing assets, and support a smoother transition toward a lower-carbon energy system.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 10: Initiatives to Strengthen the Hydrogen and Ammonia Value Chain</strong></p> <p>Hydrogen and ammonia are being developed in much the same way as LNG, with the goal of establishing a complete value chain.</p> <p>On the upstream side, through investment in Blue Point, one of the world's largest blue ammonia production projects located in Louisiana, USA, we are securing upstream fuel ammonia interests and aiming to establish our first blue ammonia value chain by fiscal year 2029.</p> <p>In transportation, we have signed long-term charter contracts for four fuel ammonia carriers and are developing a transportation network that connects production sites with demand centers.</p> <p>On the downstream side, at the Hekinan Thermal Power Station, we successfully completed a demonstration test in June 2024 using a 20% fuel ammonia substitution ratio. In addition, construction of ammonia storage and handling facilities for commercial operations is progressing steadily.</p> <p>Furthermore, on the demand side—which is key to building a robust value chain—we are pursuing a multi-purpose strategy that extends beyond power generation to include applications such as marine fuel and industrial manufacturing. By aggregating demand across multiple sectors, we aim to accelerate the expansion of the fuel ammonia market and strengthen the resilience of the supply chain.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Part 2: Organizational Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness and Deliver 911爆料网’s Growth Strategy</strong></p> <p><strong>Page 12: Restructure the Diverse Business Portfolio for Greater Visibility into Roles and Contributions</strong></p> <p>Up to this point, I have explained the progress of 911爆料网's growth strategy. I will now discuss the organizational transformation that will enable us to execute this strategy effectively and accelerate its delivery.</p> <p>Over the past decade, 911爆料网 has grown significantly, and its business portfolio has become increasingly diversified. At the same time, each business has become more sophisticated, and the expertise required to operate them has evolved considerably.</p> <p>To date, 911爆料网 has connected its diverse businesses through an integrated operating model, optimizing the entire value chain as a unified organization. This has been a key mechanism supporting the company’s growth.</p> <p>However, as our businesses have become more diverse and specialized, it has become increasingly difficult for headquarters alone to make decisions across all areas of the business. In a market environment that is growing ever more complex, achieving timely and highly informed decision-making requires clearer accountability and a more explicit delegation of authority.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 13: Reshaping the Business Structure to Clarify Accountability and Define Growth Ambitions</strong></p> <p>To address these challenges, we are reorganizing our businesses into six distinct businesses, each grouped around similar functions and defined with clear responsibilities and boundaries.</p> <p>Specifically, these six businesses are:</p> <p>■LNG & Cleaner Fuels, which aims to be the global leader in LNG and cleaner fuels through upstream investment and transportation activities.</p> <p>■Domestic Thermal Power Generation, which strives to achieve world-class operational excellence in thermal power generation in Japan.</p> <p>■Overseas Thermal Power Generation, which deploys 911爆料网 Group’s solutions globally.</p> <p>■911爆料网 Nex, which aims to become a global leader in renewable energy.</p> <p>■911爆料网 Global Markets, a world-class energy trading and optimization platform responsible for market operations and supply-demand balancing, connecting upstream and downstream activities.</p> <p>■Domestic Power & Gas Retail, the control tower that optimizes fuel and electricity markets in terms of both volume and price.</p> <p>While each business will deepen its expertise and make decisions with clear accountability within its own domain, the corporate headquarters will serve as an integrated group function, supporting and coordinating the organization as a whole.From a value-chain perspective, the LNG & Cleaner Fuels business will be responsible for upstream investment, transportation, and procurement of LNG and ammonia. On the downstream side, power generation activities will be carried out through Domestic Thermal Power Generation, Overseas Thermal Power Generation, and renewable energy operations both in Japan and internationally through 911爆料网 Nex.</p> <p>Connecting upstream fuel procurement with downstream power generation in Japan will be Domestic Power & Gas Retail. By leveraging insights into customers, markets, and regulatory frameworks, this business will serve as the value-chain controller, optimizing both volume and pricing across fuel and electricity markets.</p> <p>In addition, 911爆料网 Global Markets will leverage its expertise in LNG, coal, electricity markets, and 911爆料网’s asset portfolio to become one of the world’s leading utility-backed energy trader and optimizer, while contributing to Japan’s stable energy supply.</p> <p>This organizational transformation is not simply about dividing the company into separate businesses. Rather, it is about enabling each business to sharpen its expertise and make agile, autonomous decisions. At the same time, fuel procurement, power generation, renewable energy, and market trading will remain closely integrated, allowing 911爆料网 to achieve both its social mission and sustainable profitability.</p> <p>911爆料网’s greatest strength lies in its ability to operate an integrated value chain. This transformation is therefore an evolution—not a separation. By consolidating 20 businesses into six focused businesses, we will enhance the competitiveness of each business while strengthening the connections across the entire 911爆料网 Group.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 14:911爆料网 Core Value</strong></p> <p>Finally, I would like to explain the mechanism that will unite these six businesses into one 911爆料网.</p> <p>As we increase the autonomy of each business, decision-making will naturally become faster. At the same time, a shared set of values—the Core Value—becomes increasingly important in guiding the daily decisions and actions of employees across the Group. In developing this Core Value, we engaged not only senior management but also employees throughout the company, including those working at our power stations, in extensive discussions.</p> <p>Our Mission and Vision define the direction we aspire to pursue. Integrated value chain management is the mechanism through which 911爆料网 creates value. And the Core Value is what connects how each individual thinks and acts.</p> <p>At the heart of our Core Value is the principle of “Ownership to Serve Our Tomorrows.” It reflects a strong commitment to take initiative and dedicate ourselves to building a better future for society. 911爆料网 is a company entrusted with operating critical infrastructure that supports the very foundation of society—energy. That is why it is essential for every employee to take responsibility for their role and act proactively in service of tomorrow’s society.</p> <p>Our Core Value also encompasses the principles of Fairness, which reflects our commitment to integrity; Openness, which reflects our commitment to transparency and collaboration; Diversity, which recognizes and respects different perspectives and backgrounds; and Respect & Safety, which emphasizes mutual respect and an unwavering commitment to safety above all else.</p> <p>While we are creating clear boundaries and accountability across our six businesses, we will maintain strong unity and collaboration throughout the Group through our Mission, Vision, integrated value chain management, and Core Value.</p> <p>Clear accountability and authority, advanced collaboration, and shared values—through these three elements, 911爆料网 will continue to evolve into a faster, stronger, and more trusted corporate group, creating value for society while meeting the challenges of the future.</p> <p>That concludes my presentation. Thank you for your attention.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>■ Hisahide Okuda, President, Director, CEO & COO</strong></p> <p>I would like to speak about the theme of “Establishing a Resilient Power Supply-Demand Framework for an Era of Uncertainty.”</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Part 3: Establishing a Resilient Power Supply-Demand Framework for an Era of Uncertainty </strong></p> <p><strong>Page 16: Diversification of the Power Generation Mix and Fuel Procurement Sources Has Reduced Dependence on the Middle East</strong></p> <p>This slide summarizes our view of the current state of Japan’s electric power industry. In short, since the oil crisis of the 1970s, Japanese electric utilities have steadily diversified both their power generation mix and their fuel procurement sources. As a result, dependence on the Middle East is now very low. Therefore, from the perspective of maintaining supply-demand balance and ensuring a stable power supply, we believe that the industry as a whole has developed a high degree of resilience against disruptions such as the one we have recently experienced.</p> <p>The pie chart on the left shows the situation in 1973, when the first oil shock occurred. At that time, more than 70% of Japan’s power generation was fueled by oil. Moreover, nearly 80% of that oil was imported from the Middle East. This was the starting point from which the industry began its transformation.</p> <p>Following the two oil shocks, the industry worked to diversify both its energy sources and procurement regions. As a result, as shown in the pie chart on the right, today’s power generation mix is much more balanced, consisting of LNG, coal, renewable energy, and nuclear power. Furthermore, when we look at LNG, which is now Japan’s primary fossil fuel, only about 6% of imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Creating this structure has been a long-term effort across the entire industry. Even if an event such as the recent disruption occurs, as long as we can secure alternative supplies for that 6%, the stability of the power supply-demand balance can be maintained.</p> <p>In other words, we do not expect the recent event to have any significant impact on the stable supply of electricity.</p> <p>However, does this mean that all challenges have been resolved? The answer is no. The next slide illustrates why.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 17: Need for Strategic Responses to Address Persistently High Commodity Prices</strong></p> <p>While there is no significant concern regarding the stability of electricity supply and demand, LNG prices have risen, and this increase will be reflected in electricity rates from July onward. Unfortunately, because fuel prices are determined by the market and cannot be controlled by utilities, electricity prices will inevitably rise.</p> <p>The chart at the bottom illustrates this situation. The top line shows JKM, the spot LNG price benchmark for Asia. The second line shows JLC, Japan’s average LNG procurement price, which reflects a blend of approximately 70% long-term contract volumes and 30% spot purchases. The bottom line shows GC Newcastle, the spot price of thermal coal.</p> <p>As the chart clearly indicates, Asian LNG spot prices remain at elevated levels, and forward prices continue to reflect a similarly tight market. By contrast, long-term LNG contract prices—most of which are linked to crude oil prices—have also risen, but to a much lesser extent. Because these contracts incorporate oil-price linkages through predefined formulas, they provide greater stability than spot procurement. Coal prices have also increased, but the magnitude of the increase has been significantly smaller than that seen in the LNG market.</p> <p>The primary challenge, therefore, is the rise in LNG spot prices. Even if the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran proves effective, industry reports indicate that repairing LNG production facilities damaged during the conflict will take several years. Until that capacity is restored, the global LNG market is likely to remain tight. In such an environment, even relatively small disruptions can trigger sharp increases in spot LNG prices.</p> <p>We therefore believe it is essential to reduce our reliance on spot LNG procurement as much as possible.</p> <p>This is particularly important because LNG spot prices have a direct impact on Japan’s wholesale electricity market prices.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 18: Reference: Electricity Spot Price Trends</strong></p> <p>The chart on the left shows the trend in average area prices in the Tokyo and Chubu electricity markets. The chart on the right shows the trend in maximum prices during peak demand hours in those same markets.</p> <p>As you can see, both average prices and peak prices have risen significantly since March, when the Iran War occurred. In particular, the blue line on the right-hand chart, representing the Tokyo area during peak demand periods—especially the evening demand peak—shows prices occasionally exceeding 50 YEN /kWh.</p> <p>This is not simply a reflection of higher energy spot prices. It also reflects growing psychological concerns among electricity retailers on the buying side of the market. Fearing that they may be unable to secure sufficient electricity unless they bid aggressively, retailers are placing higher-priced bids. As a result, spot prices, especially during peak and evening demand periods, have become increasingly volatile and prone to sharp spikes. Rising LNG spot prices are being transmitted directly into these electricity market prices.</p> <p>Because this situation could have a significant impact on the Japanese economy, we concluded that proactive measures should be taken as early as possible.</p> <p>To address this issue, we have rapidly developed a new electricity product designed to hedge against the risk of price spikes during peak and evening demand periods. This product will be offered through our subsidiary, 911爆料网 Global Markets, beginning on July 1. By purchasing this product, retail electricity providers will be able to mitigate a substantial portion of this price volatility.</p> <p>As an aside, offering such a product will actually reduce 911爆料网’s profits. Given the current market environment, we could earn more by simply selling electricity at prevailing market prices. Nevertheless, even if this results in lower profits for 911爆料网 this year, we believe it will contribute to greater stability for society as a whole. In the longer term, this should also help stabilize 911爆料网’s earnings in future years. It is with this perspective that we have decided to launch this product on an emergency basis.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 19: Reducing Reliance on Spot LNG Procurement Is Key to Minimizing the Burden on Customers</strong></p> <p>As I mentioned earlier, the key issue is how to reduce reliance on high-cost spot LNG procurement. We made the same point at the Fourth Public-Private Liaison Meeting on Power and Gas Supply-Demand and Fuel Procurement held on March 10. Reducing spot LNG purchases is critical to alleviating the burden on both the public and our customers, and we therefore put forward three recommendations.</p> <p>First, we proposed greater sharing of LNG inventory information and increased cooperation among market participants. Under normal circumstances, competition rules limit the sharing of inventory information. In an emergency, however, the government could play a coordinating role by maintaining visibility over inventory levels and facilitating the transfer of LNG from companies with surplus inventories to those facing shortages. This would help avoid unnecessary spot LNG purchases.</p> <p>Second, we proposed more flexible operation of the generation fleet. Put simply, we recommended making full use of coal-fired generation during emergencies to avoid the need for additional LNG consumption. Today, coal-fired generation is partially curtailed during the spring and autumn periods to reduce environmental impacts. However, increasing coal-fired generation during emergencies would allow LNG inventories to be maintained at higher levels ahead of the summer and winter demand seasons, thereby reducing the need for spot LNG procurement during those periods. Third, we proposed making greater use of the signaling function of electricity market prices. By allowing market prices to reflect the severity of supply conditions, customers can better understand the situation and be encouraged to adopt reasonable energy-saving measures and other behavioral changes more accurately. This, in turn, would help reduce spot LNG procurement during the summer and winter demand seasons.</p> <p>Of these three recommendations, the first two have already been implemented with swift support from the government.</p> <p>I have deliberately used the phrase “full utilization of coal-fired generation.” Some may question whether this is consistent with 911爆料网's commitment to 911爆料网 Zero Emissions 2050. Let me therefore provide some additional context.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 20: Reducing Customer Costs Though Use of Coal-Fired Generation in Response to Energy Market Conditions </strong></p> <p>Our position is that the key value of coal-fired power generation lies in its resilience against geopolitical risks. We believe it should be utilized differently during normal conditions and emergency conditions. By doing so, Japan can maintain an energy system that is robust in times of crisis.</p> <p>That said, even under this approach, decarbonization remains an essential prerequisite. Specifically, we must continue progressing with the transition from coal to ammonia fuel substitution and the deployment of CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage). By advancing these decarbonization measures while maintaining coal-fired generation capacity, we can preserve the flexibility to use coal differently in normal times and emergencies.</p> <p>During normal periods, particularly in spring and autumn, coal-fired generation output can be reduced to help lower CO? emissions. During emergencies, however, utilization rates can be increased, allowing us to avoid purchasing expensive spot LNG and thereby reduce the burden on customers. As a resource-poor nation, Japan should make effective use of its existing coal-fired assets in this manner.</p> <p>The rough estimate shown at the bottom of the slide illustrates the magnitude of the impact. Admittedly, it is an extreme example, but if Japan were to eliminate all coal-fired generation today and rely solely on LNG to respond to a crisis such as the current one, the cost borne by consumers would be approximately ?3 trillion greater than in a scenario where coal-fired plants remain available and are operated at full capacity during emergencies. I consider this difference to be highly significant.</p> <p>For a country with limited domestic energy resources, it is important to utilize coal-fired generation strategically in this way, helping to reduce the burden on consumers during times of crisis. However, achieving this outcome requires more than just 911爆料网’s efforts. As noted in the upper-right section of the slide, if we want the benefits of coal-fired generation during emergencies to be passed on to customers, there must be Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in place between 911爆料网 and electricity retailers in advance.</p> <p>Without long-term contracts for coal-fired electricity, even if we generate power at a relatively low cost during an emergency, we would still be required to sell that electricity into the wholesale spot market. Because spot market prices are determined by the marginal cost of generation, the market price would effectively be set by electricity generated using spot LNG purchased at elevated prices.</p> <p>As a result, even though coal-fired generation may be producing electricity at a lower cost, retailers purchasing power through the spot market would still have to pay prices reflecting expensive LNG. The benefit of lower-cost coal generation would therefore disappear from the customer’s perspective.</p> <p>Where would that benefit go? In reality, it would simply become additional profit for 911爆料网.</p> <p>Frankly, this is not how we want to earn profits. Our objective is to utilize coal-fired generation during emergencies in a way that reduces the burden on customers. Rather than capturing those benefits ourselves, we would prefer to establish long-term arrangements under which electricity retailers purchase coal-fired power through PPAs, enabling the economic benefits to be passed through to end customers.</p> <p>At present, 911爆料网's coal-fired generation fleet is not yet covered by a sufficient volume of PPAs. We are therefore making urgent preparations and are considering relaunching coal-fired PPAs as early as this summer. When these products become available, we hope electricity retailers will actively purchase them. Doing so will ensure that the advantages of maintaining coal-fired generation capacity can be shared with customers.</p> <p>This initiative will certainly reduce 911爆料网’s profits in the current year. Nevertheless, we believe it is an important step toward building a more resilient society. Given the critical role of energy as an essential infrastructure service, we believe such actions are necessary to provide customers with a stable and affordable electricity supply. At the same time, while it may reduce earnings in the short term, it should help stabilize 911爆料网’s profitability in future years. No one knows what market prices will look like next year. By entering into long-term PPAs, we can secure a more stable earnings base regardless of future market fluctuations.</p> <p>For that reason, we are currently making preparations to launch these products on an expedited basis.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>Page 21: Leading the Development of an Energy System Resilient to Geopolitical Risks, Guided by the Spirit of “Ownership to Serve Our Tomorrows”</strong></p> <p>As Mr. Kani explained earlier, we have established a new Core Value.</p> <p>“Ownership to Serve Our Tomorrows”—the spirit of taking the initiative and dedicating ourselves to building a better future for society. Guided by this principle, we intend to take the lead in creating the energy supply and demand structure that society needs today—one that is resilient to geopolitical risks.</p> <p>The reason is simple: we believe it is prudent to assume that geopolitical instability will remain a feature of the global landscape for a considerable period of time. The diagram below summarizes our view of what is required to build such a resilient energy system and the respective roles that power generators, electricity retailers, and customers must play. As I mentioned earlier, we will continue to develop and offer new products designed to stabilize electricity costs as much as possible. It is important that electricity retailers make active use of these products. Through this collaboration, we can build a stronger and more resilient energy supply-and-demand structure.</p> <p>Looking further ahead, customers also have an important role to play. From a medium- to long-term perspective, investments in energy efficiency that enhance Japan’s national strength and industrial competitiveness will be essential. For households, this includes accelerating the adoption of LED lighting and energy-efficient air conditioners. I believe this is extremely important.</p> <p>Take LED lighting as an example. Under current plans, all lighting is expected to be converted to LEDs by 2030. If we could accelerate that transition and achieve it now instead of gradually over the coming years, estimates by the Institute of Living Environment and Housing Research suggest that Japan could reduce annual electricity consumption by approximately 12 billion kWh.</p> <p>The difference is simply whether we achieve the transition by 2030 or implement it immediately. If it were accomplished this year, electricity consumption would fall by roughly 12 billion kWh straight away.</p> <p>To put that into perspective, 12 billion kWh is equivalent to the energy contained in approximately 30 LNG cargoes.</p> <p>Importantly, there is no loss of utility. Replacing incandescent or fluorescent lighting with LEDs does not make homes or workplaces darker. In fact, lighting quality often improves, while substantial energy savings are achieved at the same time.</p> <p>Such measures would not only strengthen Japan’s resilience against energy supply risks, but would also reduce electricity bills for customers. In addition, they would contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Japanese industry.</p> <p>These are the kinds of initiatives that we believe are necessary, and we intend to take a leadership role in promoting them going forward.</p> <p>That concludes my remarks. Thank you.</p> <p><br /> ?</p> , <a class="link_txt link_pdf" href="/system/files/private/Regular%20Press%20Conference%20Briefing%20Materials%20First%20Half%20of%20FY%202026.pdf">Regular Press Conference Briefing Materials First Half of FY 2026<span class="txt_link_pdf">[PDF: 1.36 MB]</span></a> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:11:28 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260624_2442 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260622_2439" hreflang="en">Notice Regarding a Media Report on “Power Supply to Data Centers in the United States”</a> /en/news/notice/20260622_2439 <p>A recent media report highlighted potential plans for 911爆料网 to supply power to a U.S. data center. While 911爆料网 is always exploring new opportunities to support a reliable, stable, and affordable energy system, including potential data center projects, no project agreements have been finalized and no announcements are immediately forthcoming.?</p> <p>911爆料网 remains committed to its mission to provide cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues.</p> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:11:51 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260622_2439 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260428_2405" hreflang="en">911爆料网 to be Featured in "Energy Frontline: Japan" – a new Documentary Series Highlighting Japan’s Energy Supply</a> /en/news/notice/20260428_2405 <p>911爆料网 Co., Inc. (911爆料网), Japan’s largest power generator, supplying approximately one-third of the country’s electricity, today announced a collaboration with Discovery—a global leader in factual content—on <em>Energy Frontline: Japan</em>, a three-part documentary series highlighting the frontline of Japan’s energy supply.</p> <p>The first episode is scheduled to air on April 29 in Southeast Asia and on May 6 in Japan. The series will also be broadcast in select countries in Europe. (See below for broadcast schedule.)</p> <p>At a time when energy systems around the world are under growing pressure to balance energy security, affordability, and decarbonization, understanding how energy is supplied and how it evolves has become increasingly important. This new series provides a rare behind-the-scenes view of the people, operations, and responsibilities behind an essential service that supports everyday life and economic activity, while deepening understanding of practical pathways toward a lower-carbon future. ?</p> <p>The first episode focuses on LNG-fired thermal power generation, which continues to play an indispensible role in supporting Japan’s energy supply. It follows frontline operations, including the berthing of an LNG tanker and maintenance work at a domestic power station, and captures the scale, precision, and daily efforts required to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity.</p> <p><em>Energy Frontline: Japan</em> will be released over three years, with each episode focusing on a different energy solution and offering audiences an insight into 911爆料网’s strategies of LNG, hydrogen and ammonia, and renewable energy. The series will explore how Japan’s energy supply is supported today and how it is evolving toward the future.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong><u>Documentary Episode Trailer:?</u></strong><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/geT0e3sH7I0?si=guUXn-NBODWBZQHM" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://youtu.be/geT0e3sH7I0?si=guUXn-NBODWBZQHM</a></p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/geT0e3sH7I0?si=iJQO4YfHk--p9NB7" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p align="left" style="text-align:left"><u><strong>Broadcast Schedule</strong></u></p> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; width: 668px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: black; width: 112px; padding: 0mm 7px; background-color: rgb(231, 230, 230);" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="color:black">Country/Region</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 221px; padding: 0mm 7px; background-color: rgb(231, 230, 230); border-top: 1px solid black; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="color:black">Premiere (local time zone)</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 287px; padding: 0mm 7px; background-color: rgb(231, 230, 230); border-top: 1px solid black; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="color:black">Repeat Broadcasts</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 112px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">Southeast Asia</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 221px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">April 29, 7:10 PM?</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">(SGT UTC+8)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 287px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">April 30, 11:10 AM /?</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 2, 3:30 PM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 112px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">South Asia</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 221px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 2, 5 PM?</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">(IST UTC+5:30)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 287px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 3, 8 AM /?May 6, 7 AM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 112px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">Japan</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 221px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 6, 8 PM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 287px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 9, 4 PM /?May 10, 7 AM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 112px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">UK</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 221px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 9, 8 PM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 287px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 11, midnight /?May 13, 11 AM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 112px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">Belgium</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 221px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 12, 9:30 PM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 287px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 13, 2:35 AM /?May 16, 12:25 PM /?May 17, 2:55 PM </span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 112px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: 1px solid black;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">Germany</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 221px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 27, 7:30 PM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; width: 287px; padding: 0mm 7px; border-top: none; border-right: 1px solid black; border-left: none;" valign="top"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="tab-stops:177.2pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">May 28, 11:20 PM /?May 31, 11:05 AM</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p>?</p> <p><u><strong>About 911爆料网</strong></u><br /> 911爆料网 is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the Company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. 911爆料网 has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally.?<br /> In support of a responsible energy transition, 911爆料网 aims to achieve net-zero CO? emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.?<br /><br /> For more details:?<a href="/english"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:"Meiryo UI""><span style="color:#0563c1">/english</span></span></span></a></p> , Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:21:21 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260428_2405 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260414_2395" hreflang="en">Donation in Support of Flood Relief Efforts in Hawai‘i, United States</a> /en/news/notice/20260414_2395 <p>In response to the severe flooding caused by the Kona Low storms, which have resulted in significant damage in the State of Hawai‘i, United States, 911爆料网 and its U.S. subsidiary, 911爆料网 Americas, have donated a total of USD 50,000 (approximately JPY 8 million) to the Hawai‘i Farmers’ Disaster Relief Fund, Aloha United Way, and the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, in support of emergency relief and community recovery efforts.?</p> <p>?</p> <p>We extend our sincere sympathies to all those affected by the disaster and stand in solidarity with the communities as they work toward recovery.</p> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:23:13 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260414_2395 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260318_2380" hreflang="en">911爆料网 Submits Proposal to the State of Hawai?i to Advance Energy Transition</a> /en/news/notice/20260318_2380 <p>Building on the Strategic Partnering Agreement announced on Oct. 15, 2025 (<a href="/en/news/information/20251015_2296"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt !msorm"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif !msorm"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="color:#0563c1">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>), 911爆料网 has submitted a proposal to the State of Hawai?i to support the State’s energy transition.</p> <p>?</p> <p>The proposal outlines a potential pathway for the development of new energy assets on O?ahu, including an approximately 500-megawatt hybrid combined-cycle and simple-cycle power facility, supported by offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) import infrastructure.</p> <p>?</p> <p>The proposal remains subject to further discussions with the State of Hawai?i. 911爆料网 looks forward to continued engagement with the State to explore this partnership opportunity further.</p> <p>?</p> <p>For more details, please refer to the State of Hawai?i’s press release?<span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt !msorm"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif !msorm"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/office-of-the-governor-news-release-state-of-hawai%CA%BBi-receives-proposal-from-jera-to-modernize-o%CA%BBahus-energy-infrastructure/">here</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:40 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260318_2380 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260218_2363" hreflang="en">Remarks of the Second Half of FY2025 Regular Press Conference</a> /en/news/notice/20260218_2363 <p>911爆料网 Co., Inc. (“911爆料网”) held a regular press conference on February 18, 2026, led by Hisahide Okuda, President, Director, CEO, and COO.</p> <p data-end="338" data-start="229">The press conference was conducted in Japanese, and the following is an English translation of the remarks.</p> <p><br /> Agenda<br /> Part 1: Advancing Decarbonization for a Society Grounded in Green Transformation (GX)<br /> Part 2: Ensuring Thermal Power Resilience — A Business with Significant and Multifaceted Value</p> <p><strong>■ Hisahide Okuda, President, CEO and COO, Director</strong></p> <p>I would like to speak on the following three points today:</p> <p>○Even Amid Surging Global Power Demand, the Shift Toward Decarbonization Continue to Progress<br /> ○Advancing Decarbonization for a Society Grounded in Green Transformation (GX)<br /> ○Ensuring Thermal Power Resilience — A Business with Significant and Multifaceted Value</p> <p>?</p> <p><u><strong>Introduction</strong></u></p> <p><strong>P2:Even Amid Surging Global Power Demand, the Shift Toward Decarbonization Continues to Progress</strong></p> <p>First, I would like to share three points regarding our view of the current energy landscape.</p> <p>The first is decarbonization. Recently, media reports have increasingly suggested that global decarbonization is losing momentum. However, from our perspective as an energy company, we believe such interpretations may be somewhat superficial. It is true that the United States has applied a sharp brake to offshore wind development. At the same time, however, solar and onshore wind power are continuing to expand even without policy support. In addition, the United States is investing public funds and placing strong emphasis on next-generation nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs). Therefore, this does not mean that progress toward decarbonization has stalled; rather, in my view, it reflects a strategy of actively nurturing decarbonization industries in which each country holds competitive strengths, in line with its own regional characteristics. In China as well, it should be recognized that the country has already established production systems with overwhelming international competitiveness, leveraging state capital across a wide range of fields—from solar power and onshore and offshore wind to batteries, and most recently, green hydrogen.</p> <p>Against this global backdrop, if Japan remains stagnant, there is a possibility that ten years from now other countries will possess highly competitive cleaner energy supply infrastructures, while Japan could still be reliant on conventional supply systems. To avoid such an outcome, we believe it is essential to continue making steady progress toward decarbonization, while adjusting the pace as necessary.</p> <p>The second point concerns power supply tightness. The United States is a notable example, and many countries project that electricity demand will increase due to data center growth. In Japan, however, data center demand has not yet directly translated into rising electricity demand. That said, developments now taking place in the United States should be fully assumed to occur in Japan as well, and we believe it is important for us to prepare steadily for that eventuality.</p> <p>The third point concerns the global landscape. A newly emerging dimension is the growing global emphasis on economic security. In the energy sector as well, policies are quietly shifting toward prioritizing national interests. Japan, which lacks natural resources and has limited renewable energy potential, is in an overwhelmingly disadvantageous position. We therefore recognize the importance of formulating strategies that clearly take this reality into account.</p> <p>We have set a strategy to allocate management resources with priority to three strategic business domains: LNG, renewable energy, and hydrogen and ammonia. At the same time, management capital will be adjusted in an agile manner in response to project progress and changes in the business environment. At present, we are prioritizing allocation to LNG. However, we are not removing renewable energy or hydrogen and ammonia from our growth areas; rather, we intend to steadily advance these strategies while adjusting the pace as needed.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong><u>Part 1: Advancing Decarbonization for a Society Grounded in Green Transformation (GX)</u></strong></p> <p><strong>P4: Advancing Japan’s First Low-Carbon Ammonia Value Chain</strong></p> <p>First, as the initial step toward decarbonizing thermal power generation, we are introducing ammonia. In 2024, at the Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Aichi Prefecture, a large-scale demonstration test successfully achieved a 20% fuel substitution from coal to ammonia. In addition, last December we received certification under Japan’s price-gap support scheme, and preparations for establishing an ammonia value chain by FY2029 are progressing steadily.</p> <p>At the Hekinan site, construction of the four very large ammonia storage tanks are underway. At the same time, work on ammonia transport pipelines and the jetty for unloading ammonia carrier vessels is also proceeding smoothly, and the project is on track to be fully ready for commercial operation in FY2029.</p> <p>We are also participating in the Blue Point blue ammonia production project in the United States, in partnership with CF Industries, one of the world’s largest ammonia manufacturers. This project will be used to supply ammonia for the fuel substitution at Hekinan. In addition, we have already in agreements with Nippon Yusen and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines regarding ammonia carriers. With a total of four vessels—two from each company—transporting approximately 500,000 tons of ammonia annually to Hekinan Thermal Power Station, the necessary transport framework is steadily being put in place. Furthermore, we have begun sales activities so that this supply can be utilized not only at Hekinan but also by manufacturers across the Chubu region.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>P5: Advancing Japan’s Early-Stage Offshore Wind Industry and Ensuring its Integration in Society</strong></p> <p>Next, I will discuss regarding our domestic offshore wind business. We were selected as the winning bidder for the Round 2 offshore wind project off the coasts of Oga, Katagami, and Akita cities in Akita Prefecture, as well as for the Round 3 offshore wind project off the southern Sea of Japan along the coast of Aomori Prefecture.</p> <p>The Akita project will be a large-scale offshore wind farm with a generation capacity of 315 MW, and construction has already begun in preparation for its scheduled start of operations in June 2028. Work is currently underway on onshore transmission infrastructure and base port development. Construction of the base port is expected to continue until next summer, after which major offshore wind equipment will begin arriving from overseas during the second half of the next fiscal year. We have already signed turbine supply agreements with Vestas and foundation construction contracts with Kajima Corporation, and overall project development is progressing steadily. For the Aomori project, seabed surveys were completed last summer, and multiple statutory council meetings have already been held. We also recently obtained certification of the public occupancy plan, and preparations are now moving forward in earnest toward the start of construction. ?At the same time, ensuring that decarbonization becomes embedded in society remains a major challenge for Japan as a whole.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>P6:Creating Value in Decarbonization with GX Embedded in the Society</strong></p> <p>I believe there is a growing recognition that decarbonization inevitably involves a certain level of cost. As long as decarbonization is viewed purely as a cost, it will be difficult for it to be embedded in society. The key, in my view, is whether society can recognize decarbonization as a new form of value—and be willing to pay a reasonable premium for it. That will ultimately determine whether decarbonization becomes firmly established.</p> <p>With this in mind, we are advancing initiatives from two perspectives to embed decarbonization into society.?</p> <p>The first is creating a system in which pricing reflects value. We are working to promote decarbonization together with the creation of higher value-added industries. Specifically, to turn regional strengths into economic value, we are promoting projects near offshore wind sites that enhance the value and profitability of local agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Through these efforts, we aim to establish mechanisms that encourage such local stakeholders to purchase electricity with an offshore-wind premium.</p> <p>The second perspective is to add value to the industry. In industrial regions adjacent to our hydrogen and ammonia supply source can also utilize our hydrogen and ammonia. ?We are pursuing initiatives that use new hydrogen and ammonia supply chains to upgrade industrial value creation. Through these efforts, we aim to build a social framework in which premium-value energy is actively chosen and purchased.</p> <p>We also emphasize the importance of building a society that truly resonates with these values. This means creating mechanisms that can shift public awareness and social mindsets, including among general public. If we fail to act on decarbonization now, the costs we face in the future will be significant—in other words, overall social costs will rise. That is why society needs to begin taking action today and move toward a shared understanding that paying a reasonable premium for decarbonization is both natural and necessary. We will continue working to support this shift. Specifically, we are pursuing two initiatives. First, starting next season, we plan to launch new initiatives through the Central League sponsored by 911爆料网. Second, through the Social Value Co-Creation Forum, which we established last year, we will continue promoting discussions on social issues—including participation by younger generations—to help increase the number of people who share these values.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>P7:Enhancing the Value of Community-Based Businesses Through Decarbonization</strong><br /> First, let me discuss initiatives that combine decarbonization with higher value-added industry. We are envisioning a model centered on regions surrounding offshore wind project sites. Our focus is on local industries such as sake brewing, fisheries, and agriculture. We aim to create market environments in which products from these industries can be sold at higher prices, while also supporting efforts that improve their profitability.</p> <p>For example, in the fisheries sector, this could include developing aquaculture facilities that enable more stable revenue. In agriculture, premium rice is already being produced, and we plan to work with producers to advance automation and digital transformation so that production can be increased. By encouraging these industries to use premium offshore wind power, we hope to build a system in which local businesses can raise profitability while adopting clean energy. To support this goal, we have signed a memorandum of understanding with Yanmar Holdings and SMBC Group on a regional initiative to shape the future of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industry.</p> <p>Next, we are exploring ways to embed cleaner energy into industrial value chains, beginning with ammonia. One approach is to promote its use as marine fuel, while also encouraging industrial complexes to shift their energy sources to hydrogen or ammonia and adopt these fuels in their production processes. We have also signed a partnership agreement with Mie Prefecture and Yokkaichi City aimed at achieving carbon neutrality at the Yokkaichi industrial complex.</p> <p>In Yokkaichi City, a major semiconductor cluster is expected to develop in the mountainous area just a few kilometers from the complex. We would like to explore whether it is possible to create a more advanced supply chain that links the production of intermediate energy materials within the complex with semiconductor manufacturing, and within that framework, promote the use of hydrogen and ammonia as premium fuels. </p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>P8:Creating Spaces to Experience the Value of Decarbonization </strong><br /> Next, I would like to discuss another key pillar: mechanisms that encourage a shift in social values. Through our sponsorship in Central League, we have worked together with the league’s six teams and their fans on activities that contribute to the local communities and society. Starting with the 2026 season, we plan to launch a new project focused on co-creating decarbonization initiatives. We will announce further details as soon as preparations are complete.</p> <p>In addition, through the activities of the Social Value Co-Creation Forum, we have created a platform where companies, individuals, academics, and artists can come together to engage in open and vigorous discussions on social issues. High school and university students also participate. By encouraging young people to take an interest in social challenges early in life—and by giving them opportunities to see adults seriously debating solutions—we hope to foster a sense of engagement and ownership in addressing these issues.</p> <p>We believe that people who develop this awareness will choose to support such initiatives and be willing to pay a meaningful premium to companies that are committed to solving social challenges. By cultivating this kind of talent, we aim to help drive a broader shift in societal values.</p> <p><br /><u><strong>Part 2: Ensuring Thermal Power Resilience — A Business with Significant and Multifaceted Value</strong></u></p> <p><strong>P10: Maximizing the Utilization of Thermal Power as Its Importance Increases (Overview)</strong></p> <p>I will now discuss our efforts to maintain the operational functions of our thermal power generation business. Thermal power generation is expected to fulfill two key roles: first, to reliably respond to the current increases in electricity demand, and second, to provide balancing capability to handle the variability that comes with the increased introduction of renewable energy.</p> <p>At the same time, the operating environment has become extremely challenging. Worldwide, demand for gas turbines has grown due to rising power needs driven by the increase in data center while there is a severe shortage of energy equipment and construction personnel. Under these conditions, if construction is rushed, prices rise sharply. This kind of cycle is occurring globally. Moreover, it is not just gas turbines — prices for high-voltage cables and transformers have also increased.</p> <p>In this environment, Japan has taken the lead compared with other countries in deploying thermal power for balancing. With increased balancing needs, the number of start-ups and shutdowns at thermal power plants has risen rapidly, which has also caused a significant increase in equipment troubles and unplanned outages. When trouble occurs, the affected equipment must be repaired — but at the time repairs are needed, personnel are unavailable, materials are not on hand, and trying to secure personnel and materials leads to high costs. Furthermore, rising geopolitical risks inevitably create concerns around fuel procurement. This means power generation is facing an unprecedentedly difficult situation.</p> <p>As a company whose core business is power generation, we intend to take all feasible measures. Aside from replacements, our first priority is to thoroughly maintain the soundness of our existing thermal power stations. Because we cannot build new plants quickly, we must maintain the integrity of existing plants and use them fully. To do this, we need measures to keep thermal generating equipment from breaking down in the first place. We also need systems that allow us to respond rapidly when equipment does fail. These are the two main approaches we intend to implement to maintain plant integrity.</p> <p>Another key point is the role of LNG amid global fragmentation. In addition to responding to rising demand and providing flexible balancing capability, we must also secure energy security in light of geopolitical and security risks. We must therefore shift our LNG procurement strategy to one that combines all three aspects — response to growing demand, flexibility for balancing, and securely ensuring supplies — and progress this strategy going forward.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>P11: Reducing the Operational Burden on Thermal Power Stations Through Battery Deployment</strong></p> <p>As part of efforts to prevent thermal generating units from failing, we are considering ways to reduce the operational burden rather than relying solely on thermal power for balancing. For example, we want to mitigate large seasonal swings by idling coal-fired units in spring and autumn. For short-term balancing needs, we would ideally like renewable energy operators to install batteries. Various discussions are underway, but in all cases regulatory changes, such as updates to the rules, will be required — and that process inevitably takes time. Before delays make it too late, as a new initiative we plan to deploy large numbers of batteries ourselves and operate them in tandem with thermal generating units.</p> <p>In FY2024, coal-fired power plants recorded a total of 110 start and stop over the year, and gas-fired plants recorded 12,500 times. Compared with 2014, the increase in start and stop is clear. Under such operating conditions, failures are almost to be expected, and we must work to curb them.</p> <p>Basically, while installing batteries and using coal-fired plants for balancing will help, these measures alone are not sufficient. Therefore, as a new measure we have begun studying combined operation of thermal power plants and energy storage systems. By storing energy in batteries when demand is low and discharging from them during peak periods, we aim to reduce the balancing burden on thermal plants and help prevent thermal generating units from being shut down or damaged. Battery installation sites have not yet been determined, and battery costs remain high, so we need to carefully assess what scale of battery deployment will provide the best economic efficiency while maintaining a stable supply.?</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>P12: Strategically Securing Spare Parts and Enabling Rapid Recovery From Unplanned Outages</strong><br /> Next, we will implement two measures to enable rapid repairs when equipment fails.<br /> The first concerns equipment risk assessment. As digital power plant (DPP) implementation advances at our power stations and the number of start and stops increases, we have been accumulating data showing which components are more prone to failure. By increasing inventories of these high-risk parts, we can replace them quickly when problems occur.</p> <p>The second is to ensure early and timely procurement. In the first place, certain equipment and materials are becoming difficult to obtain. In particular, large transformers and high-voltage cables have become hard to secure. We therefore plan to purchase such items in advance. In addition, some components are manufactured using specialized materials that require processing, and we have found that it can take considerable time to obtain those materials. Even if we do not stock the finished parts themselves, by procuring these specialized materials ahead of time we can quickly process them into replacement components and install them when a failure occurs.</p> <p>Because these initiatives will be quite large-scale, we do not believe we can accomplish them alone. We intend to promote these efforts through horizontal collaboration with power companies both in Japan and overseas. At the same time, we will also advance such initiatives through vertical collaboration with manufacturers. Going forward, we plan to continue examining these approaches and move toward concrete implementation.</p> <p>?</p> <p><strong>P13: Strengthening a Stable and Flexible LNG Portfolio</strong>?<br /> Finally, I would like to talk about LNG procurement.</p> <p>As mentioned earlier, in addition to responding to growing demand and handling supply-demand balancing, we must also ensure energy security. With this in mind, we have already begun shifting our approach to our LNG procurement portfolio. Last year, we decided to secure 5.5 million tonnes of new LNG from the United States, and this year we decided to procure 3 million tonnes from Qatar.<br /> In addition to diversifying supply regions, we secured U.S. LNG with destination flexibility, which makes it very easy to use for balancing purposes. The 3 million tonnes from Qatar, on the other hand, should be understood as having very different characteristics from U.S. LNG — it is extremely reliable in emergency situations. When all nuclear power plants in Japan were shut down after the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, Qatar provided crucial support. This strong emergency reliability is a key advantage of Qatari LNG, and as economic security risks continue to rise, securing LNG from Qatar is highly significant.</p> <p>For this reason, a memorandum of understanding on emergency LNG supply has been signed between Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Qatar Energy. By incorporating these two sources into our LNG procurement portfolio, we believe we can strengthen our ability to respond to demand growth, manage supply-demand balancing, and ensure energy security. We intend to continue our procurement activities based on this strategy going forward.</p> <p><br /> That concludes my remarks.</p> , <a class="link_txt link_pdf" href="/system/files/private/Second%20Half%20of%20FY%202025%20Regular%20Press%20Conference%20Briefing%20Materials.pdf">Second Half of FY 2025 Regular Press Conference Briefing Materials<span class="txt_link_pdf">[PDF: 2.12 MB]</span></a> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:38:24 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260218_2363 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260213_2360" hreflang="en">Close of Haynesville Shale Gas Asset in Louisiana</a> /en/news/notice/20260213_2360 <p>911爆料网 Co., Inc. (“911爆料网”) through 911爆料网 Americas Inc. (“911爆料网 Americas”), has closed on its previously announced agreement with Williams and GEP Haynesville II, LLC to acquire 100% of their respective interests in the South Mansfield upstream asset located in the Haynesville Shale basin in western Louisiana.</p> <p>The transaction, referred to as the Haynesville Acquisition, further expands 911爆料网’s investment footprint across Louisiana, which spans natural gas, LNG, renewables, advanced fuels, and carbon reduction technologies. Collectively, these investments represent billions of dollars in capital deployment to support job creation, expand local tax bases, and stimulate long?term economic activity. ?</p> <p>Key Louisiana projects include:</p> <ul><li><strong>Blue Point low?carbon ammonia project</strong> in Ascension Parish, one of the world’s largest planned facilities of its kind. Developed in partnership with CF Industries and Mitsui & Co., Blue Point is designed to produce approximately 1.4 million tons of ammonia annually using natural gas as feedstock while incorporating carbon capture and storage technology.</li> <li><strong>Oxbow Solar Farm</strong>, a 300?megawatt renewable project in Pointe Coupee Parish. The largest solar installation in Louisiana, the project has supported approximately 400 construction jobs over two years and continues to generate long?term economic benefits for the local community.</li> <li><strong>LNG offtake agreements</strong>, including 1.2 million tons per annum from Cameron LNG and contracts for up to an additional 3 million tons per annum of future LNG offtake from Louisiana.</li> <li><strong>Carbon capture innovation</strong>, supported through 911爆料网 Ventures, 911爆料网’s venture capital arm, which has partnered with Newlab New Orleans to support the development and commercialization of next?generation carbon capture technologies targeting emissions from gas?fired power generation.<br /> ?</li> </ul><p>“Louisiana is a strategic priority for 911爆料网, and the Haynesville Acquisition — in addition to our other commitments across the state — and underscores our intention to be a long-term partner in Louisiana’s energy economy,” said John O’Brien, chief executive officer of 911爆料网 Americas. ?“We will approach Haynesville with the highest commitment to safety, operational excellence, and respect for the communities where we work, and we look forward to building lasting relationships as we continue expanding our presence here.”</p> <p>O’Brien continued, “Our growing portfolio demonstrates a long?term commitment to investing in the state, supporting communities, and strengthening a reliable, more sustainable energy system.”</p> <p>As announced on October 23, 2025, the Haynesville Acquisition included an upfront investment of $1.5 billion, through which 911爆料网 Americas acquired full ownership of the South Mansfield upstream asset from Williams Upstream Holdings and GeoSouthern Energy Corp. The project benefits from proximity to Gulf Coast infrastructure and existing pipeline access, and development plans include capturing and sequestering associated carbon dioxide from production, aligning with 911爆料网’s lower?carbon strategy.<br /> ?</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:11:35 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260213_2360 <a href="/en/news/notice/20260204_2350" hreflang="en">911爆料网 Renews Partnership MOU With Qatar’s Nebras Energy on Power Generation Technologies</a> /en/news/notice/20260204_2350 <p>911爆料网 Co., Inc. (“911爆料网”) announced today that it has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding a partnership in power generation technologies with Nebras Energy Q.P.S.C. (“Nebras Energy”; rebranded from Qatar Electricity & Water Company Q.P.S.C. in January 2026) on February 2.?</p> <p>?</p> <p>The partnership was originally established on March 6, 2024, and has been extended to further deepen the technical collaboration between the two companies. A signing ceremony was held today in Qatar, attended by Mr. Mohammed Nasser Al?Hajri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nebras Energy, and Mr. Tetsuya Watabe, Corporate Vice President of 911爆料网.<br /> ?</p> , <div class="img_center"> <img src="/system/files/private/20260203_%28%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%29%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E5%9B%BDNebras%20Energy%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BA%E9%9B%BB%E6%8A%80%E8%A1%93%E3%81%AB%E9%96%A2%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E5%8D%94%E5%AE%9A%E3%81%AE%E6%9B%B4%E6%96%B0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6.jpg" /><div class="img_caption">(From left/right: Mr. Tetsuya Watabe, Corporate Vice President of 911爆料网, Mr. Mohammed Nasser Al-Hajri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nebras Energy)</div> </div> , <p>?</p> <p>Qatar, through its long-standing LNG procurement activities and participation in power generation and infrastructure projects. In Qatar, 911爆料网 is currently involved in several natural gas-fired thermal power and water desalination projects*, in which Nebras Energy holds equity interests.</p> <p>?</p> <p>Building on this long-standing partnership, 911爆料网 and Nebras Energy established a working group under the partnership MOU signed in 2024 to promote technical exchanges in the field of power generation. To date, the two companies have undertaken the following initiatives:</p> <p>?</p> <p>Key Initiatives under the Partnership MOU<br /> ●Technical site visit program for Nebras Energy engineers to 911爆料网 facilities:<br /> 911爆料网 hosted a series of site visits for engineers from Nebras Energy to deepen their understanding of the operation and safety management of the 911爆料网’s power generation facilities, including Kawagoe Thermal Power Station, which received Qatar’s first-ever LNG exports. A total of eight Qatari engineers participated in the program during fiscal years 2024 and 2025.</p> <p>●Dispatches of 911爆料网 engineers for site visits to Nebras Energy’s Ras Abu Fontas Station, power generation and water desalination plant, for technical exchange:<br /> 911爆料网 dispatched engineers on short-term assignments to the Ras Abu Fontas Station operated by Nebras Energy. Through technical discussions and on-site collaboration between engineers from both companies, mutual understanding of safety management and work-quality control was enhanced, contributing to improvement in safety, operation and maintenance quality at the plant. A total of ten 911爆料网 engineers were dispatched over fiscal years 2024 and 2025.</p> <p>?</p> <p>911爆料网 will continue its technical collaboration under this partnership MOU with Nebras Energy, further strengthening its long-standing relationship with Qatar while reinforcing its role as a global energy company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. 911爆料网 will continue to build a cleaner energy supply foundation and supporting both decarbonization and sustainable development in the Middle East and beyond.<br /> ?</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:7.5pt"><span style="line-height:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family:メイリオ"><span style="letter-spacing:0pt">*911爆料网 is involved in the following projects in Qatar: Ras Laffan B Gas Thermal IWPP, Ras Laffan C Gas Thermal IWPP, Umm Al Houl Gas Thermal IWPP, and Mesaieed Gas Thermal IPP.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:15:41 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20260204_2350 <a href="/en/news/notice/20251107_2309" hreflang="en">Notice regarding Fraudulent Recruitment Messages</a> /en/news/notice/20251107_2309 <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">We have recently identified multiple incidents, particularly in the Unites States and South Africa, involving fraudulent emails or social media messages from individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent 911爆料网 or the 911爆料网 Group as recruiters or hiring representatives. </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">We have confirmed that such messages are unrelated to 911爆料网 and our group companies.<br /> 911爆料网 conducts all recruitment activities in accordance with appropriate hiring protocols and will not request information beyond what is reasonably required for legitimate recruitment purposes.<br /><br /> If you receive these suspicious messages or offers that appear to come from 911爆料网 or the 911爆料网 Group, we strongly advise that you do not respond, do not provide personal information, and verify the sender’s authenticity through official 911爆料网 channels.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">If you have received communications you suspect may be fraudulent, please contact us through our inquiry form <a href="/en/contact/form" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">here</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:游明朝,serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Meiryo UI"" xml:lang="EN-US">We appreciate your vigilance and cooperation as we continue to ensure a secure and trustworthy recruitment process across 911爆料网 Group. ?</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">?</p> <p style="text-align:justify">?</p> <p style="text-align:justify">?</p> <p style="text-align:justify">?</p> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:38:03 +0900 Notice /en/news/notice/20251107_2309