The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated
Himeji First Power Plant Equipment Renewal Plan | May 2026
Kansai Electric Power Company plans to upgrade the Himeji First Power Plant to high-efficiency combined cycle equipment, aiming to commence operation after 2033. The project aims to improve efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions, contributing to a zero-carbon society by 2050.
Key Figures
- Power Generation Output: 1.442 million kW → 1.95 million kW class (Increase)
- Power Generation Efficiency: Approximately 54% → Approximately 63% (Improvement)
- Start of Operation: After 2033 (Scheduled)
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Business Overview
Kansai Electric Power Company is advancing plans to upgrade the Himeji First Power Plant to cutting-edge high-efficiency combined cycle technology. This upgrade is expected to increase power generation efficiency from approximately 54% to about 63%, and reduce CO₂ emission coefficients. The plan aims for operation to begin after 2033, and environmental impact assessments are being conducted in collaboration with local authorities and administrative agencies.
Future Outlook and Environmental Contribution
Through this upgrade, Kansai Electric Power will contribute to stable power supply and decarbonization efforts. In the medium to long term, the company is considering the introduction of zero-carbon fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as CCUS technology, aiming for a zero-carbon society by 2050. It will work with local communities and stakeholders to establish a sustainable energy supply system.
Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated
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