Kimitsu Thermal Power Plant is a 700MW gas fired power project. It is located in Chiba, Japan. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 1969 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1970.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 700 | 700 | – | Active | Chiba, Japan |
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Description
The project is co-owned by JERA and Nippon Steel, with their respective ownership stake of 50% each.
It is a Steam Turbine power plant. The power plant run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant is blast furnace gas. In case of shortage of blast furnace gas the plant can also run on Coke Oven Gas.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1969 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1970.
Methodology
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