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Mitsubishi Denies Exit From Japan Offshore Wind Projects

The company cites worsening costs with higher interest rates following a 52.2 billion yen charge on three Akita and Chiba projects.

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Overview

  • Mitsubishi said it is weighing all options, including withdrawing from the three offshore wind sites, but no decision has been made.
  • The Mitsubishi-led consortia hold about 1.7 GW of planned capacity across two areas off Akita and one off Chiba awarded in 2021.
  • The trading house recorded a 52.2 billion yen impairment on the projects in February as part of a broader review.
  • The company has pointed to spikes in equipment and fuel costs along with higher interest rates as key pressures on project feasibility.
  • Japan targets 10 GW of offshore wind by 2030, while roughly 288 MW is operating today, underscoring the scale of expansion required.