Japan’s 2026 plan to promote offshore wind energy in EEZ (Japan Chapter)

Act opens door to marine development
　- Designation of solicitation zones.
　- Grant of provisional status (provisional permit).
　- Establishment of council.
　- Installation permit.

GX-ETS emissions reporting and trading
　- Allocation of emission allowances.
　- Emissions trading.
　- Amortisation of emission allowances.

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Authors： Shunta Doki Yosuke Nakano
Magazine/Book：Asia Business Law Journal
Publisher：Law.asia
Practice： Environmental Value Trading Renewable Energy Electricity / Gas Environmental Law
Date of publication： March 19, 2026

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