Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 3.99% is in Japan. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Japan, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Goi Thermal Power Station Replacement
The Goi Thermal Power Station Replacement is a 2,340MW thermal power project located in Chiba, Japan. It is being developed by Goi United Generation. The project is currently in under construction stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2024. The project is owned by JERA; ENEOS. Buy the profile here.
2. Sodegaura LNG Fired Power Plant
Sodegaura LNG Fired Power Plant is a 1,950MW thermal power project in Chiba, Japan. Chiba-Sodegaura Energy is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2029. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Tokyo Gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Ishikariwan Shinko Power Plant
The 1,708.20MW Ishikariwan Shinko Power Plant is located in Hokkaido, Japan. It is owned by Hokkaido Electric Power. The thermal project is currently in partially active stage. Hokkaido Electric Power is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Chita Combined Cycle Power Project
The Chita Combined Cycle Power Project is a 1,300MW thermal power project. It is planned in Aichi, Japan. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by JERA. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. JERA is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Himeji Natural Gas Power Plant
The 1,245.20MW thermal project, Himeji Natural Gas Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2026. It The project is currently in announced stage. Himeji Natural Gas Power Generation is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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