Biomass power plant, Japan

22nd June 2018 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Biomass power plant, Japan

Name of the Project
Biomass power plant.

Location
The plant will be built in Kamisu-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Client
Obayashi Kamisu Biomass Power Generation Corp, a subsidiary of yje Obayashi Corporation.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 50 MW biomass-fired power plant.

The plant will use wood pellets as primary fuel.

The power generation facility will be based on the reheat system – steam, after expansion through high-pressure steam turbine, will be sent back and reheated in the boiler, then resent to the low-pressure steam turbine for further expansion. This system results in high power generation efficiency.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The project is scheduled for completion in 2021.

Latest Developments
Working with Obayashi Corporation, TOYO will undertake the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and commissioning services for the power plant.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Obayashi Corporation and TOYO (EPC).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Obayashi Corporation, tel +81 3 5769 1111.