Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) will start construction of an integrated coal gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) facilities in Hirono-machi, Fukushima Prefecture. The full-turnkey order, placed by Hirono IGCC Power GK(Note1), calls for a next-generation high-efficiency power plant with a generating capacity of 540 megawatts (MW). The new plant is scheduled to commence operations in September 2021.
Construction of the Hirono IGCC plant is one of a number of IGCC-related projects underway in Fukushima aimed at developing the region’s industrial infrastructure through realization of the world’s most advanced thermal power plants, as a way of contributing to local revitalization. The plant will be built within the premises of the Hirono Thermal Power Station, which has an installed capacity of 4,400 MW, and is operated by TEPCO Fuel & Power, Inc.
Manufacturing of the coal gasification furnace which will serve as the core equipment of the new IGCC facilities began in January, 2018 at a dedicated plant completed in 2017 at MHPS’ Nagasaki Works in Nagasaki. On-site assembly is due to begin in February 2019.
