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Amid Japan’s strict regulation of unlicensed weather forecasting operations, this license establishes Atmospheric G2 as a compliant and trusted service provider.
MANCHESTER, N.H.April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Atmospheric G2 today announced it has officially received a license from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to provide weather forecasting services in Japan under its own company name.
This milestone strategically supports Atmospheric G2’s expansion into the Japanese energy market, enabling the company to offer licensed weather forecasts and related meteorological services to Japanese trading firms, utilities, and energy market participants in compliance with JMA regulations.
“Securing the JMA license is a critical step in deepening our support for Japan’s energy trading community,” said CEO Todd Navarra. “Weather drives volatility across power, LNG, renewables, and broader commodity markets. Holding a JMA license allows us to provide Japanese businesses with reliable, compliant, and high-precision forecast solutions to help them manage risk and optimize performance.”
Japan is one of the world’s most weather-sensitive energy markets. From typhoon-induced supply disruptions and heavy rainfall impacts to temperature-driven demand fluctuations and renewable generation variability, precise meteorological information is crucial for trading, procurement, and operational planning.
Atmospheric G2’s acquisition of the JMA weather forecasting license underscores its long-term commitment to Japan’s energy ecosystem and its readiness to support:
- Energy Trading & Risk Management Strategies
- LNG Procurement & Supply Planning
- Power Market Demand Forecasting
- Renewable Energy Generation Forecasting & Optimization
- Extreme Weather Preparedness & Operational Resilience
Under Japan’s regulatory framework, entities providing weather forecast services to Japan must hold a license issued by the JMA and meet established operational and technical requirements.
Upcoming stricter regulatory measures are expected to further emphasize the importance of holding a JMA license, especially for overseas suppliers distributing forecasts into the Japanese market.
With the license secured under the Atmospheric G2 company name, the firm can provide regulatory-compliant weather forecasts and meteorological services to Japanese trading companies, utilities, and energy market participants.
This achievement strengthens Atmospheric G2’s competitive position in the Japanese market while furthering its broader global mission: to deliver actionable weather intelligence that enables energy and commodity market participants to make smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly volatile climate.
For more information about Atmospheric G2, visit AtmosphericG2.com
Atmospheric G2 is a global weather intelligence company providing advanced weather forecasting, analytics, and decision-support solutions to energy, commodity, and enterprise clients worldwide. By combining proprietary modeling, deep meteorological expertise, and advanced analytics, Atmospheric G2 helps businesses anticipate risk, optimize operations, and turn weather volatility into a strategic advantage.