Akita Southern Offshore Floating Offshore Wind Demonstration Project is a 30MW offshore wind power project. It is planned in Sea of Japan (East Sea), Akita, Japan. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the announced stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2025 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2029. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Japan Marine United, JFE Engineering, Marubeni, Toa and Tohoku Electric Power. Others, Japan Marine United, JFE Engineering, Marubeni, Toa and Tohoku Electric Power are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 25%, 12.5%, 12.5%, 12.5%, 12.5% and 12.5% respectively. The turbines will be mounted on floating semi-submersible foundations.
The wind power project consists of 2 turbines, each with 15MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2025. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2029.
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About Japan Marine United
Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) is a ship-building company that offers the design, construction and integration of ships. The company’s products include container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, offshore support vessels, cruise ships, car carriers, special ships and small boats. It also provides unmanned security systems, defense systems and marine equipment. JMU service offerings include design-build, ship repair and maintenance, commissioning and engineering solutions. It serves defense, military, army and navy. The company operates in Ariake, Kure, Tsu, Maizuru, Hiroshima and Yokohama, Japan. JMU is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
About JFE Engineering
JFE Engineering Corp (JFE Engineering), a subsidiary of JFE Holdings Inc, is an engineering company that offers engineering products and services. The company’s product offerings include power generation plants, biomass, energy plants, energy-saving air conditioning, pipelines, control systems and steel structures. JFE Engineering offers services such as operations, maintenance, recycling, logistics, engineering and construction and maintenance of infrastructure. It also provides industrial machinery, waste-to-energy plants, ballast water management systems and multilevel bicycle parking systems. JFE Engineering is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
About Marubeni
Marubeni Corp (Marubeni) is an integrated trading and investment business that operates through its domestic and overseas subsidiaries. The company provides various products and commodities such as marine products, chemicals, energy, metals and minerals, machinery, textiles, forest products and general merchandise, and pulp and paper. It also offers finance, logistics, development and construction services. The company explores transports, stores and markets natural resources. Marubeni provides insurance and reinsurance funds, and Japan real estate investment trust management and property management services, and operates transportation infrastructure projects. It has operations across North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Marubeni is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
About Toa
Toa Corp (TOA) is a construction contractor. It carries out civil engineering and building construction works. TOA undertakes contracts, plans, designs, and executes and supervises civil and architectural works. The company provides marine civil engineering and construction services for civil infrastructure, sewage collection and treatment facilities, water dams, water supply and drainage systems, and land development projects. It offers services in dredging, reclamation, land preparation, surveying, and geological investigation. The company provides general contractor services to industrial buildings, cultural and recreational facilities, educational facilities, medical and welfare facilities, commercial buildings, and residential buildings. It operates in Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, Africa, Oceania and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). TOA is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
About Tohoku Electric Power
Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc (Tohoku) is an electric utility. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity; and constructs electrical, telecommunication facilities and buildings, and civil engineering projects. The company produces power using thermal, nuclear, hydro and renewable sources. Tohoku offers services including electricity rate plans, contract procedures, and inquiries for both individual and corporate customers. It provides solutions such as energy-saving and power-saving methods, and electricity rate simulations. The company serves residential and commercial customers in Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima and Niigata Prefectures and others. Tohoku is headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
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