Operational Commencement of a Wood-fueled Biomass Power Plant in Gifu Prefecture

Operational Commencement of a Wood-fueled Biomass Power Plant in Gifu Prefecture: Marubeni and Chubu Electric’s First Biomass Power Plant Involving Local Consumption of Locally Produced Fuel

Gifu Seino Green Power LLC (hereinafter, “GSGP”), established as a special purpose company by Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc (hereinafter, “Chubu Electric”), finished construction and commenced operation of the wood-fueled Godo Biomass Power Plant located in Godo Town in the Anpachi district of Gifu Prefecture.

The biomass plant is the first to involve local consumption of locally produced fuel for both Marubeni and Chubu Electric. It mainly uses surplus wood thinnings produced in Gifu Prefecture and has a power generation output of 7,500 kW.

Marubeni and Chubu Electric jointly operate the Tsuruga Green Power Plant, another wood-fueled biomass power plant which is located in Fukui Prefecture. The companies will operate the two plants more efficiently and in a synergistic manner while maintaining close communication.

The construction was completed thanks to the the kind understanding and cooperation of local residents and other related parties. The companies will endeavor to prevent pollution and institute environmental conservation efforts utilizing the virtues of biomass power.

Godo Biomass Power Plant Overview

LocationTeijin Co., Ltd., on the premises of the Ibigawa Plant 2245-10, Godo Town, Anpachi-gun, Gifu Prefecture
Power Generation Output7,500 kW
Estimated Annual Power GenerationApproximately 53 million kWh(equivalent to power for approximately 17,000 ordinary households)
Fuel TypeWood Chips
Construction Start DateAugust 19, 2021
Commercial Operation CommencementApril 2, 2023

Gifu Seino Green Power LLC Overview

EstablishmentSeptember 2020
Head Office2245-10, Godo Town, Anpachi-gun, Gifu Prefecture
RepresentativeDuties Officer Naoaki Kubozuka(Chubu Electric)
BusinessOperation of wood-based biomass power plants, supply and sale of electricity, and related endeavors
Investing CompaniesMarubeni Clean Power Corporation(Note)(50%); Chubu Electric (50%)

(Note)Marubeni invests in GSGP through its wholly-owned subsidiary Marubeni Clean Power Corporation

References

Sep. 25, 2020

Develop Wood-based Biomass Power Plant in Gifu Prefecture

-Operations Scheduled to Commence in March 2023-

Click here for Marubeni’s news release

Click here for Chubu Electric’s news release

View of the Godo Biomass Power Plant

View of the Godo Biomass Power Plant

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