Jera launches new LNG-fueled unit at Anegasaki power plant

Japan’s LNG trading giant and power generation firm, Jera, has launched commercial operations at the third new LNG-fueled unit at its Anegasaki thermal power station in Chiba.

According to a statement by Jera, new Unit 3 began commercial operations on August 1.

The LNG-fired power station uses a gas turbine combined-cycle power generation system (GTCC) and has generating capacity of some 650MW.

With this launching, all of the three new units have been completed. The firm launched the first new unit in February and the second unit in April.

Jera said it would continue to move steadily forward in replacing aging equipment with “state-of-the-art” power stations as it works to contribute to a stable electricity supply and reduce CO2 emissions.

Jera launches new LNG-fueled unit at Anegasaki power plant
Image: Jera

Back in December 2021, Jera decommissioned four old LNG-fueled units at its Anegasaki power plant.

The joint venture of Tepco and Chubu Electric has previously said that it would close these units before the launch of the new LNG-powered units in 2023, as part of a move to slash emissions and boost efficiency.

Jera closed Units 1 through 4 built between 1967 and 1972, each with a capacity of 600 MW.

Old Units 5 and 6, both fueled with LNG and with a capacity of 600 MW, are continuing to operate.

Jera announced the restart of Unit 6 in October last year to provide additional capacity for the winter season.

Most Popular

Excelerate buys GasLog LNG carrier

US FSRU player Excelerate Energy has purchased a 2007-built steam liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier from GasLog Partners, a part of Greek LNG shipping firm GasLog, according to brokers.

Bangladesh receives boost from World Bank to buy LNG supplies

The World Bank has approved a project aimed at helping Bangladesh's state-owned company Petrobangla to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.

Kimmeridge’s Commonwealth LNG gets FERC approval

Kimmeridge's Commonwealth LNG has received the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s final order upholding authorization for its planned 9.5 mtpa LNG export project near Cameron, Louisiana.

More News Like This

Jera plans to build new LNG units at Sodegaura power plant

Japan’s Jera plans to build new LNG-fueled units at its Sodegaura power plant in the Chiba prefecture, as part of its plans to replace aging facilities.

Petronas, Jera strenghten LNG ties

Malaysia's Petronas and Japan's Jera have agreed to expand their collaboration across the gas value chain, including providing LNG supply for Japan, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

Japan’s Jera seals US LNG supply deals

Japan's power firm and LNG trader Jera has signed 20-year agreements to buy up to 5.5 million tonnes per year of LNG from the United States. The deals include an SPA with Commonwealth LNG and the previously announced SPA with NextDecade, as well as heads of agreements with Sempra Infrastructure and Cheniere.

NextDecade, Jera seal 20-year LNG SPA

Japan's Jera has signed a 20-year deal to buy liquefied natural gas from the planned fifth train at NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas.