Name of the Project
Naka waste-to-energy plant refurbishment.

Location
The project is located in Minamiyoshijima, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, in Japan.

Project Owner/s
City of Hiroshima.

Project Description
The project entails the refurbishment of the combustion facilities at the 600 t/d Naka waste-to-energy plant.

The plant has three stoker-type incinerators, each with a capacity of 200 t/d that operate 24 h/d, and related equipment. The facility generates 15.2 MW of electricity to power the equipment in the factory, selling the remainder. The project will extend the service life and increase the energy efficiency of the Naka incineration plant, which was built in February 2004, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 9.6% a year.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Completion is scheduled for March 2023.

Latest Developments
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co (MHIEC) has received an order from the Hiroshima city government to refurbish the combustion facilities.

MHIEC will refurbish and improve stoker-type incinerators and related equipment, extending the working life of the facility and enhancing its energy efficiency.

The renovation contract comprises the renewal of superannuated core components at the facility, including the receiving and feeding equipment, combustion facilities, exhaust gas cooling equipment, ventilation systems, ash extractors and instrumentation.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
MHIEC (combustion facilities refurbishment).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
MHIEC, tel +81 45227 1280.