Revised operational guidelines for public tenders for occupancy of general sea areas
「一般海域における占用公募制度の運用指針」を改訂しました
Published: 2026-06-05 · Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium
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Summary
On 2026-06-05, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced revisions to the operational guidelines for public tenders for occupancy of general sea areas. The guidelines concern selection of offshore wind power operators under the Act on Development of Marine Renewable Energy Power Generation Facilities, Act No. 89 of 2018. The revisions followed deliberations and public comment, with the aim of ensuring completion of offshore wind power investment.
Business Impact
Offshore wind power operators participating in these public tenders may be affected by revised operational guidelines intended to support completion of their power generation investments.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese announcement and revised guidelines would help clarify the changes to tender procedures and expectations concerning investment completion.