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112 MW Woody Biomass Combustion Power Plant, Japan's Largest, to be Commercialized in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture

27 October 2021
JFE Engineering Corporation
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
Toho Gas Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Century Corporation

JFE Engineering Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hajime Oshita; "JFE Engineering"), Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Head Office: Higashi-ku, Nagoya; President & Director: Kingo Hayashi; "Chubu Electric Power"), Toho Gas Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Atsuta-ku, Nagoya; Representative Director & President: Noboyuki Masuda; "Toho Gas"), and Tokyo Century Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Makoto Nogami; "Tokyo Century") have agreed to invest in Tahara Biomass Power LLC ("the project company"), which was established by JFE Engineering, and decided to commercialize a 112 MW woody biomass combustion power plant, the largest of its kind in Japan and the largest biomass plant that the investing companies have attempted, in Tahara city, Aichi prefecture.

Today, we are pleased to announce that the project company signed a project financing agreement.

Biomass power generation is a renewable energy source whose output is easily adjusted and capable of stably producing power, so the investing companies have been actively developing it to serve as a core power source. This project will contribute to realizing a carbon neutral and sustainable society.

With the understanding and cooperation of the local community as well as the relevant entities, the four investors and project company are aiming to commence operation in September 2025.

Project Overview

Location 2-2-52, 53 Midorigahama, Tahara-shi, Aichi
Power output 112 MW
Estimated annual power output Approx. 770,000 MW (equivalent to approximately 25,000 ordinary households)
Fuel type Wood chips
Construction start date June 2022
Scheduled start of operation September 2025
Investors JFE Engineering (40%)
Chubu Electric Power (40%)
Toho Gas (10%)
Tokyo Century (10%)
Finance Project financing arranged by Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Development Bank of Japan Inc.

Illustration of Completed Plant

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Company Overviews

Company name Tahara Biomass Power LLC
Established December 2020
Location 2-1 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Representative Moriyoshi Tsunekazu (JFE Engineering), Administrator
Business Biomass power generation facility development, construction, operation, maintenance, and other operations
Company name JFE Engineering Corporation
Established April 2003
Location 2-2-3 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Oshita Hajime, President and CEO
Business Plant and structure EPC (design, procurement and construction), manufacturing, operation, and other businesses
Company name Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
Established May 1951
Location 1 Higashi-shincho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture
Representative President and Director Hayashi Kingo
Business Electricity and related businesses, gas business, community support infrastructure, etc.
Company name Toho Gas Co., Ltd.
Established June 1922
Location 19-18, Sakurada-cho, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Representative Masuda Noboyuki, Representative Director & President
Business Gas, electricity, and other businesses
Company name Tokyo Century Corporation
Established July 1969
Location 3 Kanda-Neribeicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Nogami Makoto, President & CEO
Business Equipment leasing, mobility & fleet management, specialty financing, and international business

For inquiries regarding this press release, please contact:

  • Public Relations Section, General Administration Department, JFE Engineering Corporation
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