Yatsushiro Biomass Power Project is a 75MW biopower project. It is located in Kumamoto, Japan. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2022 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in June 2024. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Chubu Electric Power, Ene - Vision.co.,ltd and Toho Gas. The company's ownership stake in the project stands as 49%, 37% and 14% respectively.
The project generates 480,000MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 150,000 households.
Wood by-product is used as a feedstock to power the project.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2022 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in June 2024.
Contractors involved
IHI is the O&M contractor for the project for a period of 20 years.
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About Chubu Electric Power
Chubu Electric Power Co Inc (Chubu) is an energy utility. It generates, transmits, distributes and procures electricity for the supply in the Chubu region. It also offers electric network-related services. The company generates electricity using hydro, thermal, nuclear and renewable sources. It operates through a network of substations, towers, and supporting systems. Chubu also has interests in upstream and midstream energy fields, and electricity generation projects in overseas. It also offers comprehensive energy services in gas and power fields. Chubu has regional offices in Nagoya, Gifu, Mie, Nagano, Okazaki, Tokyo and Shizuoka in Japan; and overseas offices in the US, the UK and Qatar. Chubu is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
About Toho Gas
Toho Gas Co Ltd (Toho Gas) operates in the downstream energy sector, primarily focusing on the gas business, heat supply, and electricity supply. Its main activities include the extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and sale of high-pressure gases such as liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and liquefied carbon dioxide. Additionally, Toho Gas manufactures and sells gas appliances, air conditioning equipment, kitchen equipment, water supply and drainage equipment, and household electrical appliances. The company also offers services in civil engineering, architecture, and environmental conservation equipment manufacturing. Toho Gas serves a wide range of customers, from individual homeowners to corporations, providing them with energy resources, appliances, and various support services. The company also manages shares or interests in companies operating in similar businesses. Toho Gas serves customers in Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures. Toho Gas is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
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