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Market Chatter: Japan Power Firms Expand Substations to Meet AI Demand

Eight major Japanese utilities are building or expanding 30 substations nationwide, adding about 15,000 MW of capacity by the early 2030s to prepare for demand from AI data centers, Nikkei Asia reported on Thursday, citing industry data.TEPCO (TYO:9501), Kansai Electric Power (TYO:9503), Hokkaido Electric Power (TYO:9509) and Kyushu Electric Power (TYO:9508) are some of the companies expanding substations, the report said.Organization for Cross-Regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) forecasts data center power consumption will jump tenfold from 640 MW in fiscal 2026 to 6,610 MW in fiscal 2035, the publication said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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JERA Launches New Singapore-Based LNG Unit to Strengthen Supply Security

Japan's largest power generator JERA has set up a Singapore-based wholly owned unit, JERA GES, to oversee its long-term LNG, upstream, shipping, and lower-carbon fuels portfolio.The new entity will serve as JERA's exclusive long-term origination platform, working alongside its trading arm, JERAGM, to combine portfolio resilience with short-term market agility, according to a statement on Wednesday.Irtiza H. Sayyed has been named CEO, while Ryosuke Tsugaru will provide strategic oversight from headquarters.The new unit will ensure continuity for partners while taking over existing operations to advance lower-carbon fuels and secure Japan's supply amidst market volatility.JERA is a 50: 50 joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power(TYO:9501) and Chubu Electric Power (TYO:9502).

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Update: Market Chatter: SoftBank Group Eyes Tepco Stake to Power AI Expansion

SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) plans to acquire a stake in Tokyo Electric Power Co. or Tepco (TYO:9501) through its telecom division, aiming to secure electricity for AI data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing CEO Masayoshi Son.Speaking at a shareholder meeting, Son said SoftBank is a leading candidate among several bidders for Tepco, emphasizing that ownership would enable domestic data center construction, the news wire said.He confirmed the telecom unit has formally proposed becoming Tepco's next owner, though he provided no additional details on the bid, the publication said.Softbank Group didn't immediately respond to MT Newswire's request for comment, while Tepco declined to comment, citing "confidentiality considerations concerning the parties that may be under consideration."(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: JERA Expects LNG Prices Staying Firm on Qatar Repairs, European Demand

JERA expects LNG prices to stay firm over the next year due to slow Qatar facility repairs and Europe's winter stockpiling, Reuters News reported on Thursday, citing chairman Yukio Kani.Kani said repairing Qatar's missile-damaged facilities would take more than two years, while Europe's low stockpiles and Russian gas phase-out would keep spot demand strong, the news wire said.He told reporters that these factors would prevent significant price declines in the near term, the publication said.JERA, a 50-50 joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Company (TYO:9501) and Chubu Electric Power (TYO:9502) is Japan's largest power generation company.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: SoftBank Group Eyes Tepco Stake to Power AI Expansion

SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) plans to acquire a stake in Tokyo Electric Power Co. or Tepco (TYO:9501) through its telecom division, aiming to secure electricity for AI data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing CEO Masayoshi Son.Speaking at a shareholder meeting, Son said SoftBank is a leading candidate among several bidders for Tepco, emphasizing that ownership would enable domestic data center construction, the news wire said.He confirmed the telecom unit has formally proposed becoming Tepco's next owner, though he provided no additional details on the bid, the publication said.Softbank Group and Tepco didn't immediately respond to MT Newswire's request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Petronas Unit Enters 20-Year LNG Supply Contract with Tokyo Electric-Chubu Electric JV

Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, unit Petronas LNG agreed to supply up to 2 million tons per annum of LNG to Japan's Jera, according to a company release on Wednesday.The contract will run for 20 years beginning in 2028.The company will deliver the LNG using its new generation of 174,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers.The LNG market is being influenced by high demand, supply disruption, price volatility, and security issues."PETRONAS remains focused on delivering reliable and tailored solutions, supporting our partners in strengthening energy security while advancing their transition ambition," PETRONAS Executive Vice President and CEO of Gas and Maritime Business, Datuk Adif Zulkifli, said.Jera is a joint venture of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TYO:9501) and Chubu Electric Power (TYO:9502).

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Receives Compensation Funding from Japanese Regulator

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TYO:9501) received 7.2 billion yen in grants from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation (NDF), according to a Friday filing with the Tokyo Exchange.The compensation is tied to Japan's ongoing Fukushima nuclear accident compensation program.To date, the electric services company has received 11.5 trillion yen in grants and 188.9 billion yen in indemnity payments from the regulator.Through the financial assistance, the company will be able to provide support to individuals who were impacted by the nuclear accident. A

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Tokyo Electric Power Co. Receives JPY 7.2 Billion Nuclear Compensation Grant

Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TYO:9501) has received 7.2 billion yen in grants from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation (NDF), following approved modifications to its Special Business Plan on March 31.This marks the 169th funding request, as compensation payments scheduled by the end of June were about to exceed previously received amounts, which included 188.9 billion yen in indemnity payments and 11.5 trillion yen in earlier NDF grants.Cumulative compensation payouts have now reached nearly 11.7 trillion yen, comprising over 11.5 trillion yen in permanent compensation and 156.2 billion yen in provisional indemnification.The compensation applications received include roughly 1.294 million from individuals, 2.07 million from those claiming losses due to voluntary evacuation, and 591,000 from corporations and sole proprietors.

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Tokyo Electric Power's Swings Into Losses in Fiscal 2025

Tokyo Electric Power (TYO:9501) swung to a loss of 454.26 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31 from a profit of 161.28 billion yen a year earlier.The power producer logged a basic loss per share of 283.51 yen compared with net income per share of 100.67 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Thursday.Net sales dropped 7.1% to 6.329 trillion yen for the full year ended March 31 from 6.810 trillion yen in the prior year.For the fiscal year 2026, the company did not provide any forecasts due to the uncertain fuel price outlook.Tokyo Electric Power does not plan to pay any dividends for the year.

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Market Chatter: Tepco Seeks Holding Company for Retail, Renewables as Japan Government Seeks Veto Control Over Firm

Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TYO:9501) is seeking to establish an intermediate holding company for its retail and renewable energy operations, Reuters News reported Tuesday, citing TV Tokyo.The Japanese government would retain special shares in the business, granting it veto power over major decisions as the utility seeks partners, the news wire said.Under the "golden share" proposal being explored by the government, the state would maintain control via special equities in Tepco, the publication said.The Fukushima Daiichi operator, site of the 2011 meltdown, still faces rising decommissioning, cleanup, and compensation costs and relies on public funds, the publication added.Tepco did not reply to MT Newswire's queries at press time.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Japan Equities Advance on Stronger Outlook, Export Growth

Japanese equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 gaining after J.P. Morgan raised its year-end target for the benchmark to 70,000 from 61,000, citing momentum in AI and a weaker yen.On Wednesday, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.4%, or 236.69 points, to close at 59,585.86.Analysts at J.P. Morgan said concerns about overheating in the Nikkei 225 outweigh improving long-term growth prospects for Japanese equities, even as crude prices stay elevated.The benchmark index climbed to a record on Wednesday, nearing the 60,000 mark, as it recovered from a broad global selloff linked to tensions in the Middle East.In economic news, Japan's trade surplus widened to 667 billion yen in March as exports grew faster than imports, with shipments to China and the U.S. offsetting a sharp slump in Middle East trade amid the Iran conflict, data from the Ministry of Finance Japan showed.The Bank of Japan said the financial system remains stable but flagged rising risks from geopolitical tensions, higher oil costs, and exposures to real estate, foreign funds and leveraged market activity.On the corporate front, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (TYO:8306) fell over 1% after a report said it is considering offering higher deposit rates for a planned digital bank to compete on speed and cost.Tokyo Electric Power (TYO:9501) rose about 4% after securing 4.7 billion yen in fresh grants to support ongoing nuclear compensation payouts.Advantest Corporation (TYO:6857) gained around 3% after joining Applied Materials' EPIC platform and opening a Silicon Valley research center to advance chip development.

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TEPCO Secures Fresh Funding Support From NDF for Compensation Payments

Tokyo Electric Power (TYO:9501) (TEPCO) said it received 4.7 billion yen in grants from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation under a revised business plan approved in March, according to a Wednesday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.The funding follows the company's latest request as compensation payments linked to the nuclear accident were set to exceed previously secured amounts by the end of May.TEPCO has received a cumulative 188.9 billion yen in indemnity payments and 11.5 trillion yen in grants from the NDF to date. The utility said the additional support will be used to continue compensation payouts to those affected by the disaster.

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Market Chatter: Blackstone, Apollo and SoftBank Eye Over 1 Trillion Yen TEPCO Capital Tie-Up

Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TYO:9501) has drawn interest from Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, and SoftBank (TYO:9984) for a planned capital partnership that could involve external funding exceeding 1 trillion yen, according to a Nikkei report on Thursday.Citing people familiar with the discussions, the publication said global private equity firms are viewed as strong contenders to provide such an investment.Proposals were submitted before TEPCO's end-of-March deadline, the news agency added, allowing the utility to begin screening potential partners.The power company intends to spend the coming months refining possible deal structures and narrowing down the candidate list, the report noted.TEPCO has not replied to MTNewswire queries at press time.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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