Press Release
Commercial Operation Begins at Nishi-Nagoya Thermal Power Station No. 7-1
September 29, 2017
Chubu Electric Power Co.,Inc.
Chubu Electric Power announces that it today started commercial operations of Nishi-Nagoya Thermal Power Station No. 7-1.
Nishi-Nagoya Thermal Power Station No. 7-1 has achieved thermal efficiency of at least 62 percent (lower heating value (note)), which is at a world-class level for thermal power generation. When combined with No. 7-2, the construction of which is underway, Group No. 7 can reduce both LNG consumption by 500,000 metric tons a year and carbon dioxide emissions by 1,400,000 metric tons per annum.
Chubu Electric Power will strive for the stable operation of No. 7-1. With continued understanding and cooperation of local residents and relevant parties for No. 7-2's construction work, the Company will carry the work forward while giving highest priority to safety.
(Note) A method that excludes the evaporation heat of water vapor generated in the event of fuel combustion.
[Overview of Nishi-Nagoya Thermal Power Station]
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Location |
3-5, Higashihama, Tobishima Village, Ama District, Aichi Prefecture |
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Output |
No. 7-1: 1,188,200 kW, No. 7-2: 1,188,200 kW |
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Power generation system |
Multi-shaft combined cycle power generation system |
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Fuel |
LNG (Liquefied natural gas) |
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Thermal efficiency |
62 percent or greater (lower heating value) |
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Start of power generation facilities work |
December 2013 |
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Start of commercial operation |
No. 7-1: September 29, 2017 |