Matsumae Offshore Wind: Promotion Zone Awaiting Its Tender
Matsumae, Hokkaido: designated a Promotion Zone on 30 July 2025, with the Round 4 tender not yet launched. Council history and EIA status.
Hiyama Offshore Wind: Promotion Zone Awaiting Its Tender
Hiyama, Hokkaido: designated a Promotion Zone in July 2025, tender not yet launched. Five developers have filed EIA documents; JOGMEC will survey further.
Ganu and Minami-Shiribeshi Offshore Wind: Promising Zone Status
Ganu and Minami-Shiribeshi, Hokkaido (fixed-bottom) is a Promising Zone. The council met twice in 2024; JOGMEC survey results go to developers.
Ishikari Offshore Wind: Promising Zone Council and 11 EIA Filings
Ishikari, Hokkaido is a Promising Zone. Its first statutory council met on 6 February 2026, and 11 developers have filed EIA primary documents. Tracked monthly.
Shimamaki Offshore Wind: Promising Zone Status
Shimamaki, Hokkaido (fixed-bottom) is a Promising Zone. No statutory council has met yet, and five developers have filed EIA primary documents. Tracked monthly.
Goto Floating Offshore Wind (16.8MW): In Operation Since January 2026
Goto floating offshore wind (16.8MW) began operating on 5 January 2026, the first under Japan’s Renewable Sea Area Act. Developer, price and delay history.
Japan’s 12 Offshore Wind Promotion Zones: Project List and Status (2026)
Japan has 12 offshore wind Promotion Zones: one operating, six with developers, five with none, about half the capacity. Status, price and ports by zone.
Hibikinada Offshore Wind: New Promising Zone and Government Survey
Hibikinada, Fukuoka: newly listed as a Promising Zone on 3 October 2025 and selected for a JOGMEC site survey. Council and EIA status, tracked monthly.
Sakata Offshore Wind: Promising Zone Status
Sakata, Yamagata: newly listed as a Promising Zone on 3 October 2023. No statutory council or EIA procedure yet. Tracked monthly.
Akita City Offshore Wind: New Promising Zone and Government Survey
Akita City offshore wind: newly listed as a Promising Zone on 3 October 2025 and selected for a JOGMEC site survey. Council and EIA status, tracked monthly.