Japan's JERA, Toho Gas to build two gas-fired power plants in Chita
23/12/2024 06:00
TOKYO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Japanese power generator JERA
and city gas provider Toho Gas 9533.T said on Monday they will
build the No.7 and No.8 gas-fired power units at JERA's Chita
thermal power station in central Japan, targeting operations in
fiscal year 2029.
The two new units, each with a capacity of 659.9 megawatts
(MW), will replace the decommissioned No.1- No.4 gas-fired
units, which had a combined capacity of 225.8 MW, a JERA
spokesperson said.
Ownership of the new units will be split between the two
companies, with JERA taking a 75% stake and Toho Gas 25%.
Electricity output will be allocated based on each company's
investment ratio.
The new units will feature the advanced gas turbines with
about 64% thermal efficiency, though the companies did not
disclose the manufacturer.
At the Chita site, the 854 MW No.5 unit is scheduled for
decommissioning in 2026 while the 854 MW No.6 unit remains in
operation.
JERA, which is jointly owned by Tokyo Electric Power
9501.T and Chubu Electric Power 9502.T , is Japan's biggest
power generator and top buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
(Reporting by Yuka Obayashi; Editing by Sonia Cheema)
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