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Tatsujiro Suzuki (CRIEPI) EAEF Workshop, Beijing China, May. 12-14, 2004Outline: Outline Updates Updates of latest statistics Feature of new government outlook NGO outlook EAEF Japan Scenarios BAU, National Alternative, and Regional Alternative Concept of scenarios Results Discussion topicsTopics in Energy Policies: Topics in Energy Policies “Energy policy basic law” is now leading Japan to more nuclear-friendly country. Nuclear fuel cycle is at the crossroad (stop before active test?) RPS law is interrupting fine diffusion of renewable energy Turn back in deregulation. Compliance of Kyoto Protocol (2008-2012) is difficult.Updates (1): Updates (1) Economy is recovering with price decrease. Energy consumption decreased in 2001, but recovered to 2000 level in 2002. CO2 emission in 2002 is 10.7% higher than 1990 level. Economy, Energy, and CO2 emission 1970=1 *Price: GDP deflator *GDP: in real terms 1970=1Updates (2): Updates (2) Energy consumption by sector Industry is still the largest consuming sector of energy in Japan. 1010kcalUpdates (2-2): Updates (2-2) Energy consumption by sector (1970=1) Passenger transportation is the most growing sector since 1970. Household and commercial sector is also growing rapidly. Freight transportation and industry sector is not growing fast. Freight consumption is steady recently.Updates (3): Updates (3) Energy consumption by source (final energy) Oil share is almost 60% of total final energy consumption. Electricity share is 22%. (higher than U.S., Korea, China and Europe, but lower than H.K., Taiwan, Canada.) *Gas does not include LPG. LPG is included in oil.Updates (3-2): Updates (3-2) Energy consumption by source (final energy) Electricity is growing, but gas share is growing more rapidly. Coal consumption is at the same level since 80s’. Oil consumption is not growing neither. *Gas does not include LPG. LPG is included in oil.New government outlook: New government outlook Intermediate outlook will be published on May 17th. Outlook will be calculated up to 2030. Economic growth assumption and energy demand by sector is published in Feb. Economic Growth: Economic GrowthFinal Energy Consumption: Final Energy Consumption mil. kl of crude oil equivalent Peak:2022 (448) 2.0%/year 0.2%/year Government outlook Source: METI (2004.2)Final Energy Consumption: Final Energy Consumption Government outlook shows highest growth in energy consumption. IEEJ shows lower energy consumption for reference case. Comparison with other outlookRatio of Electrification in FD: Ratio of Electrification in FD Government outlook IEEJ outlook:27%Final Demand by Sector: Final Demand by Sector Government outlook Industry Commercial Passenger Household Freight Industry (exc. feedstock) Ind. HH Com. Pas. Fre. mil. kl of crude oil equivalent F.Y.Comment by Government: Comment by Government Energy demand will not grow as it did in 1990s even in high economic growth case. Government’s assumption of economic growth is much higher than that of IEEJ and NGO. Calculated energy demand differs 10% by different economic assumption. Electricity demand differs 20%.Comparison with IEEJ and NGO: Comparison with IEEJ and NGO Government assumption of economic growth is much higher than that of IEEJ and NGO. Calculated energy demand by government is higher than that of IEEJ and NGO. IEEJ shows lowest energy demand.Alert by NGO: Alert by NGO Financial deficit grows, and current balance will change to a deficit in 2020. Unemployment rate will be 12% (4.7% in 2010) CO2 Emission will be +5-11% in 2010, and continues to grow. Situation can be better with government’s emphasis on “Green” industries. (It can increase competitiveness in international market.) Current Balance (trillion yen, 95 price) Finantial Balance (trillion yen, 95 price)EAEF Scenarios: EAEF Scenarios Reference Activity Level, Unit consumption, share of each energy source: IEEJ Renewable energy: ISEP study National Alternative Reference + energy conservation (WWF) + more renewables (ISEP) + elec. generation composition by sources (WWF) Regional Alternative Oil pipeline, Natural Gas pipeline, Electricity import For nuclear and renewables & conservation cooperation (only affect to the cost)National Alternative: National Alternative Energy conservation Arranged Tsuchiya study for WWF for 100% installation. 50% in 2010, 100% in 2030 Renewable energy WWF “PowerSwitch” scenario, ISEP study Less coal and nuclear in electricity generation WWF PowerSwitch” scenarioRegional Alternative: Regional Alternative 1. Oil pipeline from Eastern Siberia to the Pacific port of Nahodka, starts in 2010 1 million bpd, at a cost of $5 billion (1/2 China, 1/2 Japan) $0.47 per barrel of oil received (30 years lifetime, 5% discount rate annual payment 6.5%, 95% capacity factor) 2. Gas pipeline from Sakhalin Island south to Northern Japan, starts in 2018 Capacity and cost unknown (All of Japanese cost and ½ of Russian cost paid by Japan) (Price estimate by Russian engineer exists) 3. Sharing of Oil Refining Capacity Japan: rental fee revenue, China: smaller cost of refining It is a matter of China’s decisionRegional Alternative: Regional Alternative 4. Electricity Interconnections Sakhalin CNG power to Hokkaido, 2GW in 2020, 4GW (total) in 2022 project cost: 9 to 10 billion USD (6 billion USD in transmission line etc.) ½ of total cost paid by Japan (5 cents/kWh) Maximum capacity factor will be 65% 5. Cooperation in Nuclear Research and Nuclear Waste Agreements 6. Cooperation in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Financing and Technology Development Final demand by sector: Final demand by sector Final energy demand grow at 0.3%/year in reference case. Due to energy conservation, demand in alternative scenarios decrease at 0.03%/year.Primary Energy Requirement: Primary Energy Requirement Ref:0.2%/year Alt:-0.7%/year Pipeline oil & gas introduced in regional alternative scenario. Unit: 10^12kcal Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation No electricity import (->need to be fixed) More gas and renewables, less coal & nuclear in alternative scenarios.Household: Household Government outlook shows higher increase. * Government has changed the statistics in 2002, but IEEJ and most research institutes use previous statistics calculated by IEEJ.Energy Share: Household: Energy Share: Household Reference case Shares of electricity and gas will increase. Oil and LPG share decrease.Energy Conservation: Household: Energy Conservation: Household LCD TV, LCD PC, double efficiency refrigerator, diminish stand-by electricity loss replace boilers to supply hot water to ones with latent heat recovery system passive solar (heat, hot water) efficient gas table change incandescent lamp to fluorescent lamp installation of dishwasher 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Household : Energy Conservation: Household 2010: 4% of total FD conserved. 2030: 9% of total FD conserved. Biggest conservation in gas (boiler replacement and passive solar use in heating and hot water supply).Commercial: Commercial *Change in statistics was very big in commercial sector. IEEJ outlook show higher increase.Energy Share: Commercial: Energy Share: Commercial Reference case Shares of electricity and gas will increase. Oil and LPG share decrease.Energy conservation: Commercial : Energy conservation: Commercial Change to amorphous transformer, street lighting without an electrode, LED traffic lights, LED lights, LCD PC higher insulation rate in rental offices cut off stand-by electricity loss of electricity appliances cut off electricity use of vending machine by 54% replace oil pressure elevators to the ones without mechanical room energy management system in buildings replace boilers to supply hot water to ones with latent heat recovery system 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Commercial: Energy Conservation: Commercial 2010: 4% of total FD conserved. 2030: 18% of total FD conserved. Biggest conservation in electricity (replacement to LED, etc).Transportation: Transportation Government assumes growing energy consumption in transportation sector, but IEEJ assumes decrease since 2010.Energy Share: Transportation: Energy Share: Transportation There are possibilities to use CNG, and more electricity, but these are not included in this version.Energy Conservation: Transportation: Energy Conservation: Transportation Tax reform for smaller cars Share of double efficiency cars (hybrid, fuel cell) will be 60% in 2030 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Transportation: Energy Conservation: Transportation 2010: 15% of total FD conserved. 2030: 37% of total FD conserved. Gasoline and diesel oil use is conserved.Slide37: IEEJ assumes recovery of economy since 2010, and energy consumption also increase. Energy Share: Industry: Energy Share: Industry Coal share decrease. Electricity and oil share increase.Energy Conservation: Industry: Energy Conservation: Industry Efficient appliances in all sectors a control system with an inverter, an amorphous transformer, Highly efficient Moter, lights, LED Lights, regenerative gas-fired burner for industrial furnaces Efficient process in chemical, paper and pulp, and cement industries. 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Industry: Energy Conservation: Industry Largest conservation in coal consumption. regenerative gas-fired burner for industrial furnaces Conclusion: Conclusion Japanese government is in a process of making new outlook to 2030. Intermediate report on May 17th. Gov. foresees demand peak will be in 2022 followed by gradual decrease. Draft EAEF Japan scenarios Reference (IEEJ case), National Alternative, and Regional AlternativeTopics for discussion: Topics for discussion Cost merit of refinery rental Cogeneration potential (efficiency factor) Future of nuclear and renewablesEnergy Policy Basic Law: Energy Policy Basic Law Energy Policy Basic Law(2002.6.7 approved) “Promote non-fossil fuel energy use for environment” Energy Policy Basic Plan (2003.10.17 approved by Cabinet, reported to the Diet) “Stable supply”: Steady promotion of nuclear and renewable “Environment”: Improve the use of non-fossil fuel, such as nuclear, photovoltaic, wind, and biomass, improve the use of gas “Use of market mechanism” : But government should be responsible for “stable supply” and “environment.” New “long term outlook” is under construction. Advisory Committee of Energy will start by the end of 2003. Final outlook will be determined by March (or June) in 2004. Major Policy IssuesRPS Law: RPS Law RPS law (2002.6 approved, 2003.4 enforced) Electric power supplier obliged to supply certain percentage of “new energy” Suppliers can supply new energy with their own capacity, or buy electricity from IPPs, or buy value of “CO2-free” “New energy” includes waste power (dominant energy in Japanese RPS) Major Policy IssuesConcealment of cracks by TEPCO: Concealment of cracks by TEPCO 2000.9: former employee of GE reported to METI the alteration of the internal inspection record 2002.8: “Nuclear and industrial safety agency” and TEPCO announced, “13 plant, 29 data alteration” (more alternation revealed) 2002.9: TEPCO was ordered to stop Fukushima No.1 plant. 2003.4: TEPCO stopped all 17 plants (now 7 working, rest would be restarted by 2004.3) 2003.4-10 operation rate: 53.8% (30 point less than last year) No blackout in the summertime Major Policy IssuesNuclear Fuel Cycle: Nuclear Fuel Cycle No more need for NFC No future for FBR/pluthermal, no more scarcity of uranium Project cost electricity price Once started: $90-130 billion (1US$=110 yen) 1 cents/kWh Stop before active test: $40 billion 2004.1- Uranium test (contamination starts) 2005.2- Active test 2006.7- Commercial operation Whole cycle (2003.11.3 The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan(?), 72 years until decommission, mainichi news): $200 billion 2 cents/kWh(nuclear) Problem with used fuel storage for power companies If the project continues, 5 ton of plutonium per year will be produced in Rokkasho Major Policy Issues (Source: Japan Initiative,2003.11) (nuclear)Deregulation: Deregulation Retail liberalization 2001.3- :large-scale factories and department store (30% of demand) 2004- :+middle-scale factories, office building 2005- :+small-scale factories, supermarket (60% of demand) Turn back of market reforms (midterm report for further reform, 2003.9) Responsible companies for generation-transmission-distribution is vital for stable supply, and nuclear development Major Policy Issues You do not have the permission to view this presentation. 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Japan Takase Gabir Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 95 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 09, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Japan Updates, and draft EAEF Scenarios: Japan Updates, and draft EAEF Scenarios Kae Takase (Governance Design Lab.) Tatsujiro Suzuki (CRIEPI) EAEF Workshop, Beijing China, May. 12-14, 2004Outline: Outline Updates Updates of latest statistics Feature of new government outlook NGO outlook EAEF Japan Scenarios BAU, National Alternative, and Regional Alternative Concept of scenarios Results Discussion topicsTopics in Energy Policies: Topics in Energy Policies “Energy policy basic law” is now leading Japan to more nuclear-friendly country. Nuclear fuel cycle is at the crossroad (stop before active test?) RPS law is interrupting fine diffusion of renewable energy Turn back in deregulation. Compliance of Kyoto Protocol (2008-2012) is difficult.Updates (1): Updates (1) Economy is recovering with price decrease. Energy consumption decreased in 2001, but recovered to 2000 level in 2002. CO2 emission in 2002 is 10.7% higher than 1990 level. Economy, Energy, and CO2 emission 1970=1 *Price: GDP deflator *GDP: in real terms 1970=1Updates (2): Updates (2) Energy consumption by sector Industry is still the largest consuming sector of energy in Japan. 1010kcalUpdates (2-2): Updates (2-2) Energy consumption by sector (1970=1) Passenger transportation is the most growing sector since 1970. Household and commercial sector is also growing rapidly. Freight transportation and industry sector is not growing fast. Freight consumption is steady recently.Updates (3): Updates (3) Energy consumption by source (final energy) Oil share is almost 60% of total final energy consumption. Electricity share is 22%. (higher than U.S., Korea, China and Europe, but lower than H.K., Taiwan, Canada.) *Gas does not include LPG. LPG is included in oil.Updates (3-2): Updates (3-2) Energy consumption by source (final energy) Electricity is growing, but gas share is growing more rapidly. Coal consumption is at the same level since 80s’. Oil consumption is not growing neither. *Gas does not include LPG. LPG is included in oil.New government outlook: New government outlook Intermediate outlook will be published on May 17th. Outlook will be calculated up to 2030. Economic growth assumption and energy demand by sector is published in Feb. Economic Growth: Economic GrowthFinal Energy Consumption: Final Energy Consumption mil. kl of crude oil equivalent Peak:2022 (448) 2.0%/year 0.2%/year Government outlook Source: METI (2004.2)Final Energy Consumption: Final Energy Consumption Government outlook shows highest growth in energy consumption. IEEJ shows lower energy consumption for reference case. Comparison with other outlookRatio of Electrification in FD: Ratio of Electrification in FD Government outlook IEEJ outlook:27%Final Demand by Sector: Final Demand by Sector Government outlook Industry Commercial Passenger Household Freight Industry (exc. feedstock) Ind. HH Com. Pas. Fre. mil. kl of crude oil equivalent F.Y.Comment by Government: Comment by Government Energy demand will not grow as it did in 1990s even in high economic growth case. Government’s assumption of economic growth is much higher than that of IEEJ and NGO. Calculated energy demand differs 10% by different economic assumption. Electricity demand differs 20%.Comparison with IEEJ and NGO: Comparison with IEEJ and NGO Government assumption of economic growth is much higher than that of IEEJ and NGO. Calculated energy demand by government is higher than that of IEEJ and NGO. IEEJ shows lowest energy demand.Alert by NGO: Alert by NGO Financial deficit grows, and current balance will change to a deficit in 2020. Unemployment rate will be 12% (4.7% in 2010) CO2 Emission will be +5-11% in 2010, and continues to grow. Situation can be better with government’s emphasis on “Green” industries. (It can increase competitiveness in international market.) Current Balance (trillion yen, 95 price) Finantial Balance (trillion yen, 95 price)EAEF Scenarios: EAEF Scenarios Reference Activity Level, Unit consumption, share of each energy source: IEEJ Renewable energy: ISEP study National Alternative Reference + energy conservation (WWF) + more renewables (ISEP) + elec. generation composition by sources (WWF) Regional Alternative Oil pipeline, Natural Gas pipeline, Electricity import For nuclear and renewables & conservation cooperation (only affect to the cost)National Alternative: National Alternative Energy conservation Arranged Tsuchiya study for WWF for 100% installation. 50% in 2010, 100% in 2030 Renewable energy WWF “PowerSwitch” scenario, ISEP study Less coal and nuclear in electricity generation WWF PowerSwitch” scenarioRegional Alternative: Regional Alternative 1. Oil pipeline from Eastern Siberia to the Pacific port of Nahodka, starts in 2010 1 million bpd, at a cost of $5 billion (1/2 China, 1/2 Japan) $0.47 per barrel of oil received (30 years lifetime, 5% discount rate annual payment 6.5%, 95% capacity factor) 2. Gas pipeline from Sakhalin Island south to Northern Japan, starts in 2018 Capacity and cost unknown (All of Japanese cost and ½ of Russian cost paid by Japan) (Price estimate by Russian engineer exists) 3. Sharing of Oil Refining Capacity Japan: rental fee revenue, China: smaller cost of refining It is a matter of China’s decisionRegional Alternative: Regional Alternative 4. Electricity Interconnections Sakhalin CNG power to Hokkaido, 2GW in 2020, 4GW (total) in 2022 project cost: 9 to 10 billion USD (6 billion USD in transmission line etc.) ½ of total cost paid by Japan (5 cents/kWh) Maximum capacity factor will be 65% 5. Cooperation in Nuclear Research and Nuclear Waste Agreements 6. Cooperation in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Financing and Technology Development Final demand by sector: Final demand by sector Final energy demand grow at 0.3%/year in reference case. Due to energy conservation, demand in alternative scenarios decrease at 0.03%/year.Primary Energy Requirement: Primary Energy Requirement Ref:0.2%/year Alt:-0.7%/year Pipeline oil & gas introduced in regional alternative scenario. Unit: 10^12kcal Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation No electricity import (->need to be fixed) More gas and renewables, less coal & nuclear in alternative scenarios.Household: Household Government outlook shows higher increase. * Government has changed the statistics in 2002, but IEEJ and most research institutes use previous statistics calculated by IEEJ.Energy Share: Household: Energy Share: Household Reference case Shares of electricity and gas will increase. Oil and LPG share decrease.Energy Conservation: Household: Energy Conservation: Household LCD TV, LCD PC, double efficiency refrigerator, diminish stand-by electricity loss replace boilers to supply hot water to ones with latent heat recovery system passive solar (heat, hot water) efficient gas table change incandescent lamp to fluorescent lamp installation of dishwasher 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Household : Energy Conservation: Household 2010: 4% of total FD conserved. 2030: 9% of total FD conserved. Biggest conservation in gas (boiler replacement and passive solar use in heating and hot water supply).Commercial: Commercial *Change in statistics was very big in commercial sector. IEEJ outlook show higher increase.Energy Share: Commercial: Energy Share: Commercial Reference case Shares of electricity and gas will increase. Oil and LPG share decrease.Energy conservation: Commercial : Energy conservation: Commercial Change to amorphous transformer, street lighting without an electrode, LED traffic lights, LED lights, LCD PC higher insulation rate in rental offices cut off stand-by electricity loss of electricity appliances cut off electricity use of vending machine by 54% replace oil pressure elevators to the ones without mechanical room energy management system in buildings replace boilers to supply hot water to ones with latent heat recovery system 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Commercial: Energy Conservation: Commercial 2010: 4% of total FD conserved. 2030: 18% of total FD conserved. Biggest conservation in electricity (replacement to LED, etc).Transportation: Transportation Government assumes growing energy consumption in transportation sector, but IEEJ assumes decrease since 2010.Energy Share: Transportation: Energy Share: Transportation There are possibilities to use CNG, and more electricity, but these are not included in this version.Energy Conservation: Transportation: Energy Conservation: Transportation Tax reform for smaller cars Share of double efficiency cars (hybrid, fuel cell) will be 60% in 2030 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Transportation: Energy Conservation: Transportation 2010: 15% of total FD conserved. 2030: 37% of total FD conserved. Gasoline and diesel oil use is conserved.Slide37: IEEJ assumes recovery of economy since 2010, and energy consumption also increase. Energy Share: Industry: Energy Share: Industry Coal share decrease. Electricity and oil share increase.Energy Conservation: Industry: Energy Conservation: Industry Efficient appliances in all sectors a control system with an inverter, an amorphous transformer, Highly efficient Moter, lights, LED Lights, regenerative gas-fired burner for industrial furnaces Efficient process in chemical, paper and pulp, and cement industries. 50% in 2020, 100% in 2030Energy Conservation: Industry: Energy Conservation: Industry Largest conservation in coal consumption. regenerative gas-fired burner for industrial furnaces Conclusion: Conclusion Japanese government is in a process of making new outlook to 2030. Intermediate report on May 17th. Gov. foresees demand peak will be in 2022 followed by gradual decrease. Draft EAEF Japan scenarios Reference (IEEJ case), National Alternative, and Regional AlternativeTopics for discussion: Topics for discussion Cost merit of refinery rental Cogeneration potential (efficiency factor) Future of nuclear and renewablesEnergy Policy Basic Law: Energy Policy Basic Law Energy Policy Basic Law(2002.6.7 approved) “Promote non-fossil fuel energy use for environment” Energy Policy Basic Plan (2003.10.17 approved by Cabinet, reported to the Diet) “Stable supply”: Steady promotion of nuclear and renewable “Environment”: Improve the use of non-fossil fuel, such as nuclear, photovoltaic, wind, and biomass, improve the use of gas “Use of market mechanism” : But government should be responsible for “stable supply” and “environment.” New “long term outlook” is under construction. Advisory Committee of Energy will start by the end of 2003. Final outlook will be determined by March (or June) in 2004. Major Policy IssuesRPS Law: RPS Law RPS law (2002.6 approved, 2003.4 enforced) Electric power supplier obliged to supply certain percentage of “new energy” Suppliers can supply new energy with their own capacity, or buy electricity from IPPs, or buy value of “CO2-free” “New energy” includes waste power (dominant energy in Japanese RPS) Major Policy IssuesConcealment of cracks by TEPCO: Concealment of cracks by TEPCO 2000.9: former employee of GE reported to METI the alteration of the internal inspection record 2002.8: “Nuclear and industrial safety agency” and TEPCO announced, “13 plant, 29 data alteration” (more alternation revealed) 2002.9: TEPCO was ordered to stop Fukushima No.1 plant. 2003.4: TEPCO stopped all 17 plants (now 7 working, rest would be restarted by 2004.3) 2003.4-10 operation rate: 53.8% (30 point less than last year) No blackout in the summertime Major Policy IssuesNuclear Fuel Cycle: Nuclear Fuel Cycle No more need for NFC No future for FBR/pluthermal, no more scarcity of uranium Project cost electricity price Once started: $90-130 billion (1US$=110 yen) 1 cents/kWh Stop before active test: $40 billion 2004.1- Uranium test (contamination starts) 2005.2- Active test 2006.7- Commercial operation Whole cycle (2003.11.3 The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan(?), 72 years until decommission, mainichi news): $200 billion 2 cents/kWh(nuclear) Problem with used fuel storage for power companies If the project continues, 5 ton of plutonium per year will be produced in Rokkasho Major Policy Issues (Source: Japan Initiative,2003.11) (nuclear)Deregulation: Deregulation Retail liberalization 2001.3- :large-scale factories and department store (30% of demand) 2004- :+middle-scale factories, office building 2005- :+small-scale factories, supermarket (60% of demand) Turn back of market reforms (midterm report for further reform, 2003.9) Responsible companies for generation-transmission-distribution is vital for stable supply, and nuclear development Major Policy Issues