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Shell enters Japan's retail power market

Oil and gas giant weighs further opportunities in renewable energy

Royal Dutch Shell's entry will intensify competition in Japan's retail electricity market.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Royal Dutch Shell has begun selling electricity to businesses in Japan and is considering residential sales in the future.

Shell is distributing power procured from the wholesale market, with approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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