MHIEC Builds a New Waste-to-Energy Plant with 194 Tons Per Day-Capacity in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan JCN Newswire

MHIEC Builds a New Waste-to-Energy Plant with 194 Tons Per Day-Capacity in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

February 14, 2023
TOKYO, Feb 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order from the Owarihokubu Waste Disposal Association for building, operation, and maintenance of a new waste-to-energy plant. The association was established to consolidate waste treatment services of four municipalities in the northern Aichi region: Inuyama City, Konan City, Oguchi Town, and Fuso Town in Niwa County. The order calls for construction of an integrated waste-to-energy plant equipped with two stoker-type incinerators(1) collectively capable of processing 194 tons per day (tpd) in Konan City, to replace two superannuated plants in the association's service area. The operation startup is scheduled for April 2028.New Waste-to-Energy Plant of the Owarihokubu Waste Disposal Association (Rendering)Consolidating the services of four municipalities, the new plant will replace two superannuated facilities: Inuyama Waste Disposal Center (capacity: 135 tpd; designed and built by MHI; located in Inuyama City and operated since 1983) and Konan-Niwa Waste Disposal Center (capacity: 150 tpd; located in Oguchi Town in Niwa County and operated since 1982). Under the DB+O(2) contract, MHIEC will also take charge of providing long-term operation and maintenance services of the new plant for a period of 20 years. The contract is valued at 33.15 billion yen (tax excluded).The new facility will employ state-of-the-art technology for municipal waste processing. Besides two stoker-type incinerators each having a processing capacity of 97 tpd, the plant contributes to lighter environmental footprint by reducing CO2 emissions and providing highly efficient power generation. In addition, under the DBM(3) contract, MHIEC will also take charge of providing long-term maintenance services of a materials recovery facility (capacity: 14 tons/5 hours) that crushes and processes incombustibles. MHIEC aims to create a facility that contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases through the recovery and effective use of energy, the realization of carbon neutrality and a decarbonized society by 2050, along with the formation of a recycling-oriented society.Bidding for the new plant construction project adopted a comprehensive evaluation method taking into consideration not only the bid price but also factors such as technological strengths and operating expertise. MHIEC was awarded the contract due to its attractive business plan for managing the progress of the construction process under the unified responsibility of MHIEC and specific proposals regarding the operation at the materials recovery facility, in addition to its contributions to the local economy, such as local procurement of construction materials and employment plans for local human resources. In construction and operation of the new facility, MHIEC will work closely with a group of five local companies in the association's service area.MHIEC succeeded MHI's environmental protection business in 2008, taking over its accumulated technological development capabilities in environmental protection systems and abundant expertise in the construction, operation, and maintenance of waste management facilities both in Japan and overseas. Based on this robust track record, the company is well positioned to propose comprehensive solutions encompassing all aspects from plant construction to operation and maintenance, and it can also respond to needs for after-sales servicing and long-term operation and maintenance. Going forward, MHIEC will continue to seek order expansion worldwide through proactive offering of proposals for enhancing the efficiency of existing facilities, making incinerators more advanced through AI and IoT supported remote monitoring and automated operation, and lowering life-cycle costs (LCC).(1) A stoker incinerator is the most widely adopted type of furnace used in waste-to-energy plants. Waste is combusted as it moves along a fire grate made of heat-resistant castings.(2) Under a DB+O (design, build plus operate) contract, a public institution designs, constructs, and owns a facility and comprehensively entrusts the maintenance and management of the facility to a private company for several years.(3) Under a DBM (design, build, maintenance) contract, a public institution designs, constructs, owns, and operates a facility and entrusts the maintenance and management of the facility to a private company. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHIENG Awarded Pre-FEED Contract for Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Production Facility in UK JCN Newswire

MHIENG Awarded Pre-FEED Contract for Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Production Facility in UK

December 15, 2022
TOKYO, Dec 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has been appointed by Hanson UK(1), a leading supplier of low carbon heavy building materials, to deliver the preliminary front-end engineering design (Pre-FEED) for a CO2 capture plant at its Padeswood cement works located in Flintshire, Wales.Padeswood cement plant (photo courtesy of Hanson UK)The newly awarded Pre-FEED represents MHIENG's third project involving CO2 capture at a cement plant, following a carbon capture and storage (CCS) feasibility study for Lehigh Cement Company in Alberta, Canada, and a CO2 capture demonstration testing program currently underway for Tokuyama Corporation in Japan(2).The project is part of a comprehensive effort to decarbonize the UK's cement industry. This plan constitutes the UK-based cement industry's first adoption of CCS technology.This Pre-FEED is part of a project that will deliver a CO2 capture plant to the Padeswood Works. Once operational, the plant will capture 800,000 tonnes of CO2 per year and the plan is to store it in spent gas fields off the coast of North West England.MHIENG will support the project by carrying out the Pre-FEED of a CO2 capture plant applying its "Advanced KM CDR Process," CO2 capture technology jointly developed with The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.The UK Government has set ambitious targets for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, it has been building the necessary infrastructure, including CCUS clusters that encompass all aspects of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) for implementation at designated industrial zones. In October 2021 HyNet and East Coast Clusters were selected as the Track 1 CCUS clusters by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This project was subsequently shortlisted in August 2022 for potential funding when it was selected among a total of twenty CCUS and CCUS-enabled hydrogen projects chosen by BEIS to advance to the due diligence phase of its Track 1 Phase 2 cluster sequencing programme. Operational commencement of the CO2 capture plant at the Padeswood Works is targeted for 2027.MHIENG promotes the adoption of CO2 capture technologies in diverse industrial applications globally: not only in conventional thermal power plants and chemical plants, but also in biomass power plants, steel mills, waste to energy plants, gas engines, ships, and amongst other applications. MHI Group is currently strengthening its position in the Energy Transition, and the development of a CO2 solutions ecosystem is a core component of those initiatives. MHI Group will continue to help achieve wide-scale greenhouse gas emission reduction by introducing its high-performance CO2 capture technology globally. It will also press ahead in developing new solutions to contribute to global environment protection.(1) Hanson UK is the UK group subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world based in Heidelberg, Germany.(2) For further information on these projects, see:www.mhi.com/news/21012102.htmlwww.mhi.com/news/22032901.htmlAbout MHIENG's CO2 capture technologiesMHIENG (originally MHI) has been developing the KM CDR Process (Kansai Mitsubishi Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process) and the Advanced KM CDR Process in collaboration with Kansai Electric Power since 1990, and today MHIENG stands as a global leader in this field. As of December 2022, the company has delivered 14 plants adopting the KM CDR Process, and two more are currently under construction. The Advanced KM CDR Process, selected for the Padeswood cement plant project, uses KS-21, which incorporates technological improvements over the KS-1 solvent adopted at all 14 of the commercial CO2 capture plants MHIENG has delivered to date. The advanced version offers superior regeneration efficiency and lower deterioration than KS-1, and it has been verified to provide excellent energy saving performance, reduce operation costs, and result in low amine emissions.For further information on MHIENG's CO2 capture plants: www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHI Signs MoU with Chile’s Guacolda Energia for Feasibility Study of Ammonia Co-Firing at a Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant JCN Newswire

MHI Signs MoU with Chile’s Guacolda Energia for Feasibility Study of Ammonia Co-Firing at a Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant

December 7, 2022
TOKYO, Dec 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), on December 6, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guacolda Energia SpA, an independent power producer (IPP) in the Republic of Chile, to begin a feasibility study for the introduction of ammonia co-firing at a coal-fired thermal power plant operated by the company in the north of the country. The project is being undertaken in response to the global trend toward reducing CO2 emissions.Signing CeremonyThe signing ceremony was held at the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Japan, the base for MHI;s steam power plant business. The executive team from Guacolda was led by Chairman Jorge Rodriguez, with MHI represented by Masahiko Hokano, Head of the Steam Power Maintenance Innovation (SPMI) Business Division.The power plant that will be the site of the study is located in Huasco, Atacama Region, approximately 700 km north of the capital city of Santiago. The plant comprises five power generation units with a total output of 758 megawatts (MW). MHI supplied the boiler, steam turbine, and other core facilities for this plant.Under the feasibility study plan based on the MoU, MHI, with support from its power solutions brand Mitsubishi Power, will determine and conduct a study of supplying the ammonia burners and other boiler facilities and equipment necessary for ammonia co-firing. Phase 1, through 2024, will be a basic study for 30% ammonia co-firing to identify the problems involved. Phase 2, from 2025 to 2026, will be to consider solutions to the problems identified in Phase 1, and compile a detailed plan for demonstration of 30% ammonia co-firing. In the future, Guacolda aims to conduct demonstration testing at the plant and increase the co-firing rate.Chile has set a target for carbon neutrality by 2050 and plans to increasingly incorporate non-conventional renewable energy sources into the Chilean electricity matrix. As a country with abundant renewable energy resources, Chile is considered to have high potential as a producer of green ammonia, and Guacolda is looking to ammonia co-firing as a means of cutting CO2 emissions and reducing its environmental load in order to maintain operations at its power plant. MHI's position as the supplier of the core facilities of this power plant, and a leader in ammonia co-firing technologies, led to the conclusion of this MoU.Commenting on the signing of the MoU, Guacolda Chairman Jorge Rodriguez said: "A rational policy to reduce greenhouse gases should consider a gradual withdrawal from the use of fossil fuels, combining them with more climate-friendly energies such as green hydrogen, green ammonia and long-term storage technologies, in the most economical way possible but always safeguard the safety of the electrical system as a whole."Masahiko Hokano, Head of the SPMI Business Division at MHI said: "We are very honored to be able to proceed with this feasibility study on ammonia co-firing in Chile, which is highly proactive in decarbonization efforts and has great expectations from the world in terms of renewable energy and clean fuel derived from it. By combining MHI's innovative ammonia co-firing technology with Guacolda's deep technical knowledge and power plant management know-how, we are confident that we can contribute to the further acceleration of decarbonization in Guacolda, and consequently in Chile."Going forward, building on the conclusion of this MoU, MHI will work offer the solutions for decarbonization and improved performance needed by IPPs and the entire power generation industry around the world, and will make a concerted effort to successfully complete this feasibility study, contributing to the stable supply of energy and the reducing of environmental loads.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Power Receives 55MW Geothermal Power Plant Order from Pertamina JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power Receives 55MW Geothermal Power Plant Order from Pertamina

December 5, 2022
TOKYO, Dec 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), the geothermal energy subsidiary of Indonesia's state-owned oil and natural gas corporation PT Pertamina (Persero), for a 55 MW power generating unit comprising a steam turbine, generator, and related equipment for the Lumut Balai Unit 2 geothermal power plant.Conceptual Graphic Image of Geothermal Power PlantThe turnkey contract for the development of the power plant in the Indonesian province of South Sumatra will be conducted with Mitsubishi Corporation, Chinese construction company SEPCO III Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. (SEPCO III), and local major civil engineering and construction firm PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in 2024.The development site for the Lumut Balai II geothermal power plant is about 290km southwest of the city of Palembang in the southern region of Sumatra, at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters. The project aims to mitigate the effects of climate change and contribute to the Indonesian government's target for 23% of the country's power supply to be derived from renewable energy sources by 2025. PGE has a received a yen loan (official development assistance) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to conduct this project.Mitsubishi Power will be in charge of the basic design of the geothermal power generation facilities, and will supply the steam turbine, generator and other main accessory equipment. Utilizing its technical expertise and knowledge gained from its decades of experience as an EPC contractor, Mitsubishi Power will also dispatch engineers to provide guidance for installation and trial operation.Commenting on the contract, Kazuki Ishikura, President Director of MHI Group local subsidiary PT. Mitsubishi Power Indonesia, said: "Indonesia has the world's second-largest geothermal potential, and we are honored to have a hand in supporting power plants across Indonesia that leverage this massive potential - from the Darajat geothermal power plants in West Java, Kamojang geothermal power plant in Bandung and now, the Lumut Balai II geothermal power plant. It is our honor to be selected as a trusted partner for Pertamina Geothermal Energy to deliver secure and sustainable power to millions across the nation, and realize Indonesia's renewable energy targets."Electric power demand in the country began to rise with the resumption of economic activity since the COVID-19 pandemic, and PGE is concentrating its efforts on building new geothermal power plants and increasing output. Mitsubishi Power has supplied a total of six systems for geothermal power plants in Indonesia, with a combined output of around 400 MW. This contract reflects the high regard held for Mitsubishi Power's operational experience, technical capabilities, and EPC coordination ability.Mitsubishi Power provides comprehensive solutions for thermal and geothermal power systems - engaging in design, manufacturing and construction of plants in an integrated manner to ensure they produce the maximum output. It is an industry leader in geothermal power generation, offering systems ranging in output from 100 kW to 160 MW. Having supplied over 100 units of geothermal steam turbines with a total plant capacity of 3,200 MW across 13 countries worldwide, including Indonesia, the company also has one of the world's largest geothermal power generation facility capacity.Going forward, Mitsubishi Power will continue to actively pursue projects for geothermal power generation equipment and facilities in markets worldwide, and accelerate the decarbonization of energy towards a net zero future.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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PLN Nusantara Power and Mitsubishi Power’s Muara Karang Power Plant Recognized as “Project of the Year” at Asian Power Awards 2022 JCN Newswire

PLN Nusantara Power and Mitsubishi Power’s Muara Karang Power Plant Recognized as “Project of the Year” at Asian Power Awards 2022

November 29, 2022
Singapore, Nov 29, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The third block of the Muara Karang Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) power plant operated by PT. PLN (Persero) subsidiary PT. PLN Nusantara Power (PNP) and constructed by Mitsubishi Power, has won two awards at the Asian Power Awards 2022. It was conferred the Gold award for Gas Engine Combined Cycle Power Project of the Year (regional award) and Gas Power Project of the Year - Indonesia (country award).Muara Karang Block-3 GTCC Power Plant - the most efficient power plant in IndonesiaOperating with 60.7% efficiency and heat rate of 1,415 kCal/kWh, the 500 MW facility is the most efficient power generation facility in Indonesia, and is one of the most advanced in terms of its environmental performance and generation costs. It plays a key role in meeting the rapidly rising demand for energy in West Java and supports the Indonesian government's plans to boost national power supply capability by an additional 35 GW between 2015 and 2019, and a further 45 GW by 2025.Maryono, General Manager, Muara Karang Power Plant Unit, said: "The Muara Karang Power Plant plays an important role in supplying electricity to critical facilities in the metropolitan area and continues to be a role model in power plant development nationwide. PLN Nusantara Power is appreciative of Mitsubishi Power's unwavering support and strong partnership - from construction to maintenance and management of the facility - as we continue to empower the nation with secure and sustainable energy."Osamu Ono, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific, said: "This recognition of the Muara Karang project is a reflection of the world-class technologies and services that we offer to help Indonesia take decisive steps in addressing energy security and sustainability. Through close relationships with local power providers such as PLN and PLN Nusantara Power built over the last half-century, Mitsubishi Power continues to uphold our commitment towards advancing reliable and efficient power generation in the country."In 2016, Mitsubishi Power received an order for the full turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction solution of the third block of the Muara Karang power plant to increase the facility's power generation capacity. As part of the project, the company supplied an M701F gas turbine and a steam turbine, and provided maintenance support including installation of advanced control systems, remote monitoring and assignment of a full-time on-site service engineer. Despite challenges due to the pandemic, Mitsubishi Power managed to complete the expansion a month ahead of schedule in October 2021.The award is testament to Mitsubishi Power Indonesia's strong legacy and technical expertise in power generation and partnerships across the country to support energy sector development in various ways. In addition to supporting Indonesia over the past 50 years, Mitsubishi Power Indonesia had helped facilitate visits as well as the exchange of expertise and knowledge between Japan and Indonesia to elevate efforts around the Muara Karang Power Plant.Additionally, Mitsubishi Power recently signed an MoU with Indonesia Power to explore adapting less carbon intensive fuels in its power plants and embarked on a feasibility study for using ammonia in gas turbines with Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). Since 2020, it has also been working with ITB to lecture on topics ranging from big data analysis, biomass energy and hydrogen usage to train Indonesia's future engineers.The presentation of the 18th iteration of the Awards, which recognizes and celebrates ground-breaking projects and trailblazing initiatives in Asia's power sector, was held in a virtual ceremony on 25 November 2022.About Mitsubishi PowerMitsubishi Power is a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). Across more than 30 countries worldwide, Mitsubishi Power designs, manufactures and maintains equipment and systems that drive decarbonization and ensure delivery of reliable power around the world. Among its solutions are a wide range of gas turbines including hydrogen-fueled gas turbines, solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and air quality control systems (AQCS). Committed to providing exemplary service and working with customers to imagine the future of energy, Mitsubishi Power is also spearheading the development of the digital power plant through its suite of AI-enabled TOMONITM solutions.For more information, please visit https://power.mhi.com.Press Contact:Corporate Communication DepartmentMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Email:mediacontact_global@mhi.comSophia WeeAPAC CommunicationsMitsubishi Power Asia PacificEmail:sophia.wee.3z@mhi.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHI and EGAT ink MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on Clean Power Generation in Thailand JCN Newswire

MHI and EGAT ink MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on Clean Power Generation in Thailand

November 24, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Thailand's largest power producer Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study and exchange information relating to clean power generation, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies in support of the nation's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.Thidade Eiamsai (Deputy Governor of Power Plant Development and Renewable Energy/EGAT) (2nd from left) and Ryo Takubo (President and Managing Director/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Thailand)) (3rd from left) at signing ceremonySet to take place over the next three years, MHI, along with Mitsubishi Power, its power solutions brand, will exchange experiences and information on the specified areas with EGAT. This could also involve an exchange of engineers to share experiences and technical know-how on advancing cleaner power generation in Thailand.Mr. Ryo Takubo, President and Managing Director of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Thailand), expressed his confidence in the partnership: "MHI Group has played an instrumental role in Thailand's vibrant energy growth story for more than five decades. Looking ahead, we will continue to contribute our capabilities around world-class gas turbines, which are being developed to co-fire cleaner fuels like hydrogen and ammonia, and CCUS technologies that are critical to lowering emissions. It is an honor to partner with EGAT to bring together our learnings and deep experience to unlock more opportunities and accelerate Thailand's decarbonization."Mr. Thidade Eiamsai, Deputy Governor of Power Plant Development and Renewable Energy, EGAT, reaffirmed the significance of the collaboration: "We've built a trusted relationship with Mitsubishi Power over the last few decades, and believe that this agreement will combine both our technological expertise and understanding of local needs to facilitate Thailand's energy transition in accordance with the National Energy Plan. We are grateful for Mitsubishi Power's collaboration and are excited to continue powering the energy sector in Thailand together."The agreement expands the longstanding partnership between MHI, Mitsubishi Power and EGAT. Mitsubishi Power started its operations in Thailand in 1968 with the construction of the Queen Sirikit Dam together with EGAT. Since then, Mitsubishi Power has supplied many of its industry-leading products and services to meet EGAT's varied needs, contributing to significant energy projects across the country, including the South Bangkok Power Plant, Nam Phong Power Plant and Wang Noi Power Plant. In 2009, Mitsubishi Power and EGAT launched a joint venture EGAT Diamond Service (EDS) to deliver trusted gas turbine services and develop local engineering talent. Serving both domestic and international customers, EDS ensures reliable and efficient operations in the region's path toward cleaner power generation.With this partnership, MHI, Mitsubishi Power and EGAT aim to step up efforts to support Thailand's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from the projected levels by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero emissions by 2065.MHI and Mitsubishi Power have played a critical role in Thailand's shift from coal to natural gas to support the gradual transition of the country towards net-zero emissions. Today, the total installed capacity of Mitsubishi Power's track record including power plants under construction is over 25GW - well over 50% of the country's current power generation capacity. Efforts include Southeast Asia's first M701 JAC gas turbines, which commenced operation in Thailand as part of an order of eight turbines for a power plant in Chonburi Province to produce more reliable, stable and cleaner energy for the country.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHI Delivers First Pump for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant in UK JCN Newswire

MHI Delivers First Pump for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant in UK

November 22, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 22, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has delivered the first pump set of total 34 units consisting of five models for Units 1 and 2 at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in the United Kingdom to Trillium Flow Technologies (Trillium).The pump sets are important rotary components which will support operation of Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant with 3200 MWe (EPR: European Pressure Reactor) which is the UK's first new nuclear power plant in 25 years and which is constructed and will be operated by Nuclear New Build (NNB). NNB is a subsidiary created by EDF Energy to build and operate two new nuclear power stations in the UK.The pump set which has been delivered to Trillium is one of most important components of a nuclear power plant, playing a central role in removing the heat from reactor containment and fuel pool in a serious accident situation, and high technology level is required to manufacture the pump set because design, examination and fabrication must be compliant with the requirement for class 3 equipment in RCC-M.In this project, as the sub-contractor of Trillium, MHI is responsible for design and manufacture of all the pumps; Trillium is responsible for project management, purchase of motors, pre-installation testing, and delivery of pump sets.After the delivery, the pump set will go through pre-installation testing at Trillium and then delivered to Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant. The remaining pump sets will be delivered to Trillium sequentially.MHI will fully support the construction project of Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant and will contribute to the development of a wide range of countries and regions through valuable proposals for nuclear markets.As a leading company in PWR plants, MHI will continue to focus on the nuclear power markets in the UK and other countries, while contributing to the safety and reliability of nuclear power market around the world.For more information about Trillium, please visit www.trilliumflow.com/industries/nuclear-power/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHI Signs MOU with Taiwan Power Company for Ammonia Co-Firing at the Linkou Thermal Power Plant JCN Newswire

MHI Signs MOU with Taiwan Power Company for Ammonia Co-Firing at the Linkou Thermal Power Plant

November 17, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has reached an agreement with the Taiwanese state-owned firm Taiwan Power Company (TPC) to conduct a study on introducing ammonia co-firing at the Linkou Thermal Power Plant in Linkou District, New Taipei, Taiwan. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with officials from TPC and other companies on November 16. The aim is to reduce coal consumption in line with TPC's project to achieve its energy supply composition targets, in response to the global trend toward reducing CO2 emissions and a shift in Taiwan's energy policy.Signing CeremonyThe MOU signing ceremony held in Taiwan was attended by TPC President Yao-Ting Wang, with MHI represented by Senior Executive Fellow Toshiyuki Hashi, Head of Energy Transition & Power Headquarters of Energy Systems. The MOU was concluded between MHI, along with Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation Machinery, Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp. that provides an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) business, and TPC. The Linkou Power Plant is located approximately 20km west of central Taipei. It comprises three supercritical coal-fired boilers and steam turbines supplied by MHI, with total output capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW).The first phase of the project through 2025 will be to conduct a basic study for 5% ammonia co-firing. MHI and Mitsubishi Corporation Machinery will consider and supply ammonia burners and other equipment and systems necessary for ammonia co-firing. Mitsubishi Corporation will conduct a study on building a supply chain to secure a stable supply of clean fuel ammonia. The second phase of the project from 2026 will be to use one of the units at the Linkou Power Plant for verification, with the aim of 5% ammonia co-firing in 2028 to 2030, raising the co-firing ratio to 20% and implementing the system for the plant's other units.Taiwan is facing the challenge of ensuring a stable power supply against a backdrop of robust demand, while also under intense pressure to reduce environmental loads and achieve decarbonization for its thermal power generation facilities that use coal and gas as fuel. In March 2022, Taiwan published the "Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050," citing energy transition as an important strategy for establishing a zero-carbon energy system. Mixed firing of coal and ammonia is one of the potential decarbonization technologies expected to provide a significant effect in Taiwan.MHI, with support from its power solutions brand, Mitsubishi Power, has supplied TPC with many thermal power generation facilities, and continues to provide after-sales service and various solutions that contribute to the stable operation of this equipment. The conclusion of this MOU is the result of the trust established based on this track record, and the long-standing positive relationship between the two companies.TPC President Yao-Ting Wang expressed his expectations for the project, saying: "It is our hope that through this MOU, TPC will strengthen its technological capabilities and accumulate experience, that the data gathered in the course of the verification testing will be used to provide feedback to MHI and Mitsubishi Corporation Group that contributes to MHI's further technological advancement, and that this project will be beginning of a greater cooperative relationship with MHI and Mitsubishi Corporation Group."MHI's Toshiyuki Hashi said: "MHI has been contributing to the power industry in Taiwan for around 50 years. Our joint studies on ammonia co-firing can contribute to the continued development of Taiwan and Japan. We are confident that we can strongly drive the energy transition combining our innovative technology with TPC's deep knowledge of power plant operations."Going forward, in addition to this MOU and other areas of cooperation with TPC, MHI will strive to offer the solutions for decarbonization and greater efficiency required by Taiwan's power industry overall, including independent power producers (IPPs), as well as make a concerted effort to successfully complete this verification project, and contribute to a stable energy supply for Taiwan and reduced environmental loads.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Long list achievement of PLN enabling energy transition in Indonesia ACN Newswire

Long list achievement of PLN enabling energy transition in Indonesia

November 2, 2022
JAKARTA, Nov 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PT PLN (Persero) committed to achieve net zero emission in 2060. To date, several positive achievements has been taken as an effort to support clean energy.President Director PLN Darmawan Prasodjo explained, PLN has launched a CFPP (PLTU) retirement roadmap of 6.7 Gigawatt (GW), which consists of 3.2 GW natural retirement based on the economic life of Coal Fired Power Plant and 3.5 GW conditional early retirement in 2040.In addition to early retirement, PLN has decreased the capacity of CFPP at Corporate plan (RUPTL) from 27 GW to 13.9 GW. "Us, in PLN committed to support government's program to actualized clean energy. By that, PLN takes a quick step." said Darmawan on Energy Transition Day in Nusa Dua, Bali on Tuesday (1/11).One of PLN's efforts to decrease coal usage on its power plant is to implement biomass co-firing. This scheme has been implemented at 33 coal fired power plants since 2021, which have successfully reduced 656 kton CO2 emission (as of September 2022).Co-firing scheme with hydrogen and ammonia are also in process of implementation. Currently there are 3 pilot project of co-firing hydrogen and ammonia with 3 different partnerships.PLN is also looking to study the possibility of impelementing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to enable emission abatemement in thermal power plants. In this development, PLN collaborate with 3 partners namely: Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Inpex and Medco Energi.PLN also accelerate the new and renewable (NRE) power plant development. In the RUPTL 2021-2030, PLN has planned an additional NRE capacity of 20.9 GW - equal to 51.6 percent of total new power plant capacity.To increase system efficiency, PLN is developing Smart Grid technology. This system will increase efficiency in the power generation, transmission and distribution, hence reducing emission through digitalization in every PLN business process line.Furthermore, PLN alao enables stakeholder to decarbonize their Scope 2 emissions through Green Energy as-a-service offering, which consists of Green Energy dedicated from specific renewables plant as well as Renewable Energy Certificate (REC). Since 2021, PLN has delivered ~1.5 TWh of green energy to +230 stakeholders such as SOEs, Government, Business, and Industry players.Moreover, PLN continues to develop the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem to allow decarbonization of the transport sector. PLN has developed 240 Public Charging Stations (SPKLU) nationally. PLN has also onboarded 15 partners into PLN's EV ecosystem, ready to collaborate in accelerating the charging infrastructure expansion."The hard work that PLN doing today is not solely for this generation, but also for our grandchild's generation. Therefore, PLN invites all parties to collaborate in this energy transition." Said Darmawan. About PLNPT PLN (Persero) is a state-owned electricity company that continues to commit and innovate to carry out a great mission to illuminate and move the country. Having a vision to become a leading power company in Southeast Asia, PLN is moving to be the customer's number 1 choice for Energy Solutions. PLN carries the Transformation agenda with the aspirations of Green, Lean, Innovative, and Customer Focused to bring electricity for a Better Life. PLN can be contacted through the PLN Mobile application available on the PlayStore or AppStore. https://web.pln.co.id/ Contact:Gregorius Adi TriantoExecutive Vice President of Corporate Communications and TJSL PLNTEL: 021 7261122 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Power and Egypt’s Damietta LNG Sign Long Term Service Agreement to Enhance Power Supply Reliability and Availability JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power and Egypt’s Damietta LNG Sign Long Term Service Agreement to Enhance Power Supply Reliability and Availability

November 1, 2022
Cairo, Egypt, Nov 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), signed a Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with Damietta LNG (DLNG), a leading producer and exporter of liquid natural gas in Egypt, to enhance the reliability, efficiency and availability of power supply, and protect LNG production at the plant.Javier Cavada, President and CEO of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi PowerDamietta LNG, one of two LNG export plants in Egypt, with a capacity to produce up to five million tons of liquefied natural gas per year, is a long-term customer of Mitsubishi Power in Egypt. This latest service agreement follows Mitsubishi Power's first LTSA for the units which was signed in 2006.Under the terms of the agreement, Mitsubishi Power will undertake the parts, repairs and services for five Mitsubishi Power H-25 gas turbines installed at the facility, located in New Damietta Port in the northern region of Egypt.Commenting on the agreement, Javier Cavada, President and CEO of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power said: "It is a great honor to partner with Damietta LNG as we build the future of energy transition, using one of the cleanest and most efficient fuels. In the year when Egypt is hosting COP27, this agreement is even more vital as it helps to ensure energy security, not only for Egypt, but beyond its borders to the rest of the world where Damietta LNG exports to."Damietta LNG will also benefit from Mitsubishi Power's comprehensive warranties and extended service support, to enhance and drive performance and efficiency.Khalid Salem, President of Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power, added: "We are proud to partner with Damietta LNG, a pioneer of Egypt's LNG sector, a cornerstone of the country's economic growth. We celebrate a new LTSA agreement, 16 years after our first one, which attests to our ongoing commitment to provide Damietta LNG with reliable and efficient power supply and support them in producing sustainable, clean energy, for many years to come."Through this agreement, Mitsubishi Power will also provide its award-winning suite of intelligent solutions TOMONI, a customizable suite of digital power plant solutions fueled by cutting-edge analytics and decades of turbine operating and monitoring data. TOMONI harnesses big data to provide real-time predictive insights and actionable knowledge, for higher power plant performance, reliability and optimization and to achieve environmental performance goals.Mitsubishi Power will continue to leverage decades of experience and innovation to equip customers across the Middle East and North Africa region with advanced, innovative, and clean energy solutions required to achieve a robust, reliable, and resilient energy infrastructure that brings it one step closer towards a carbon neutral society.About Mitsubishi PowerMitsubishi Power is a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). Across more than 30 countries worldwide, Mitsubishi Power designs, manufactures and maintains equipment and systems that drive decarbonization and ensure delivery of reliable power around the world. Among its solutions are a wide range of gas turbines including hydrogen-fueled gas turbines, solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and air quality control systems (AQCS). Committed to providing exemplary service and working with customers to imagine the future of energy, Mitsubishi Power is also spearheading the development of the digital power plant through its suite of AI-enabled TOMONI solutions.For more information, please visit https://power.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Power Completes Mega 2,650 MW GTCC Power Plant in Thailand JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power Completes Mega 2,650 MW GTCC Power Plant in Thailand

October 6, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 6, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has commenced operation of the fourth and final M701JAC unit at an ultra-large-scale natural gas-fired power plant in Chonburi Province, Thailand, on 1 October 2022. The plant is owned by a joint venture of Gulf Energy Development PCL, one of the largest independent power producers in Thailand, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.The GTCC Power Plant in ChonburiTakashi Tozawa (Deputy Head of Energy Transition & Power Headquarters, Senior General Manager, GTCC Business Division/MHI) (2nd from left), Junta Sasaji (Managing Director/Mit-Power Capitals (Thailand) Limited) (3rd from left) and Natcharee Pongrattanadej (Deputy COO/Gulf Energy Development PCL) (3rd from right) together with representatives from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction PCL at the completion ceremony of the GTCC Power Plant in CThis milestone, which was commemorated with a ceremony in the Chonburi facility, signals the completion of one of two 2,650 MW gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) thermal power generation systems in Thailand whose full-turnkey orders for construction were secured by Mitsubishi Power in 2018. Construction of the second power plant project is currently underway in Rayong Province.The Chonburi power plant is located approximately 130 km southeast of Bangkok, and is operated by the joint venture Gulf SRC Company Limited*. The first unit has already been in commercial operation for 1.5 years, the second unit for one year, and the third unit for six months - and all three boast high operating rates. In September 2022, the M701JAC gas turbine of the first unit achieved 8,000 actual operating hours (AOH), establishing an industry benchmark of reliability.The GTCC power generation equipment in this project consists of four power trains per power plant, each made up of four subsystems: a M701JAC gas turbine, steam turbine, heat recovery steam generator, and generator. Although constraints arose due to the COVID-19 pandemic in areas such as equipment transport and travel by local lead engineers, construction of the Chonburi power plant progressed according to the original plan thanks to the ingenuity and hard work of the people involved, including activation of remote installation support and use of alternative construction methods.Gulf Energy Development PCL highly praised Mitsubishi Power's construction and engineering capabilities: "For more than 10 years, Gulf Energy and Mitsubishi Power have built a solid relationship of trust, and the completion of this GTCC power exemplifies this. Mitsubishi Power carried out this project as a unified team, and we are grateful for Mitsubishi Power's commitment and resilience to have all four power trains commence operations in line with agreed delivery dates, even amid the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic."Mr. Takashi Tozawa, Deputy Head of Energy Transition & Power Headquarters, Senior General Manager, GTCC Business Division of MHI, was equally proud of this unparalleled achievement: "Thanks to the cooperation of everyone involved, we have achieved commercial operation of all four power trains without incident, according to the original contract schedule. We are proud to say this is the only project in Thailand which began operation on time, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. I am certain that our solid relationship of over 10 years with customers in Thailand will lead to similar success of the project currently under construction in Rayong Province."Together with Mr. Takashi Tozawa, Ms. Natcharee Pongrattanadej, Deputy COO of Gulf Energy Development PCL, and Mr. Junta Sasaji, Managing Director of Mit-Power Capitals (Thailand) Limited, a Mitsui subsidiary company, also graced the completion ceremony.As it focuses on finishing the power plant in Rayong Province, Mitsubishi Power will continue to step up efforts to promote widespread adoption of state-of-the-art JAC-type gas turbines, thus helping ensure the stability of electric power essential for economic development in various regions of the world, while reducing the environmental impact of power generation.*The power plant in Rayong Province is operated by Gulf PD Company Limited.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Power’s State-of-the-Art M701JAC Gas Turbine Exceeds 8,000 Actual Operating Hours JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power’s State-of-the-Art M701JAC Gas Turbine Exceeds 8,000 Actual Operating Hours

September 6, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 6, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has achieved an accumulated 8,000 hours of actual operating hours (AOH) for its M701JAC gas turbine. The subject gas turbine unit was installed for gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation system operated as part of a joint venture between Thailand's Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited, one of the country's largest independent power producers (IPP), and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The 60Hz model M501JAC gas turbine previously achieved 8,000 AOH in June 2018, and with the 50Hz model M701JAC now having exceeded 8,000 AOH as well, the state-of-the-art air-cooled JAC (J Series Air Cooled) series has established an industry benchmark of reliability for both the 50Hz and 60Hz markets.JAC Advanced Class Gas TurbineFurther, a M501JAC model gas turbine utilized for a long-term demonstration operation begun in July 2020 at the T-Point 2 combined cycle power plant validation facility on the grounds of the Takasago Machinery Works in Hyogo Prefecture, has recently reproduced the result of more than 8,000 AOH. This achievement provides even more solid evidence of the reliability of JAC Series gas turbines.The GTCC power plant project in Thailand is a joint venture between Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to build and operate two large-scale power plants, one in Chonburi Province and one in Rayong Province, comprising eight M701JAC gas turbine units with a combined total output of 5,300 megawatts (MW). The first of these units to be delivered, which has now exceeded 8,000 AOH, commenced operations at the end of March 2021 the Chonburi Province plant, approximately 130 kilometer southeast of the capital city of Bangkok. This power station already has three M701JAC units in operation.T-Point 2 is a state-of-the-art GTCC power generation validation facility including an M501JAC unit for 60Hz power generation and high-efficiency steam turbine, with total output of 566 MW. The facility conducts total plant optimization and verification in an actual grid-connected power plant to provide the technological backing for long-term, reliable operation. The long-term demonstration operation at T-Point 2 is managed by the Takasago TOMONI HUB Analytics and Performance Center, and incorporates many existing and newly developed digital applications included in the TOMONI Suite of Intelligent Solutions that make T-Point 2 the world's smartest power plant. Recently validated TOMONI solutions include AI-based applications to autonomously optimize plant performance and operation as well as reliability assurance applications using advanced status visualization, historical trending, and predictive diagnostics. T-Point 2 is also a core facility for the Takasago Hydrogen Park currently under construction, and will be utilized for operational validation using hydrogen fuel and integration of emerging technologies for total energy management, including hydrogen fuel utilization, hydrogen production and energy storage.Toshiyuki Hashi, MHI Senior Executive Fellow and Head of Energy Transition & Power Headquarters of Energy Systems, said regarding the achievement of this record, "We are extremely proud that the JAC Series gas turbines at these two plants have achieved both high reliability and efficiency, reaching 8,000 hours of operation. We believe that JAC Series gas turbines, which are able to stably provide clean energy with high efficiency through the use of hydrogen fuel, will play an important future role in realizing a carbon neutral society."JAC Series gas turbines utilize a high turbine inlet temperature of 1,650 degrees C, providing a world-leading power generating efficiency of 64%, the highest level for a power plant. Since the commercial launch of the J Series gas turbines (which includes the JAC Series) in 2009, orders have steadily increased from customers in Japan and around the world, reaching a cumulative total of 92 units. Of these, 52 units are currently in commercial operation, with aggregate operating hours exceeding 1.7 million hours for the J Series as a whole.Mitsubishi Power, building on this establishment of an industry benchmark of reliability with 8,000 AOH for both the M701JAC and M501JAC models, will further focus its efforts on promoting the widespread adoption of state-of-the-art JAC Series gas turbines, and contribute to lessening environmental loads amid a backdrop of securing the stable power generation that is essential to global economic development, and energy transition strategies.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Keppel to develop Singapore’s first hydrogen-ready power plant, with construction undertaken by Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering consortium JCN Newswire

Keppel to develop Singapore’s first hydrogen-ready power plant, with construction undertaken by Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering consortium

September 1, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Limited (Keppel Infrastructure), through its wholly owned subsidiary Keppel Energy, has reached final investment decision (FID) to develop a 600MW state-of-the-art, advanced combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant, and has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to a consortium comprising Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific and Jurong Engineering for the construction of the plant. To be built in the Sakra sector of Jurong Island, the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant will be the first hydrogen-ready power plant in Singapore.[Pictured from top left to bottom right] Loh Chin Hua (CEO/KCL), Minister Tan See Leng (Manpower/2 Min MTI), Ngiam Shih Chun (Chief Executive/EMA), Cindy Lim (CEO/Keppel Infrastructure), Osamu Ono (CEO/Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific), Koichi Watanabe (CEO/JEL) at signing of EPC contract to develop Keppel Sakra Cogen PlantIn line with Keppel's asset-light business model, the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant will be owned by Keppel Sakra Cogen Pte. Ltd. (KSC)., presently a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure. It is intended that Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund LP (KAIF) (Note1) and Keppel Energy will hold 70% and 30% equity interests in KSC respectively. In addition, KSC and Keppel Energy are scheduled to enter into a turnkey contract for the development of the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant. The total investment for the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant is expected to be around S$750 million.Running initially on natural gas as primary fuel, the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant is also designed to operate on fuels with 30% hydrogen content and has the capability of shifting to run entirely on hydrogen. In addition, as a CCGT power plant, it will be able to produce steam, for use in industrial processes for the energy and chemicals customers on Jurong Island. Expected to be completed in 1H 2026, the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant will be the most cutting-edge and energy efficient power plant in Singapore, which will translate into superior performance, such as lower emission intensity and higher operation flexibility. This advanced CCGT will be the most efficient among the operating fleet in Singapore and will be able to save up to 220,000 tons per year of CO2 as compared to Singapore's average operating efficiency for equivalent power generated. Such savings in CO2 equivalent translates to taking about 47,000 cars off the road per year.A long-term service (LTS) contract for major maintenance of the turbine was also awarded to Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific.With the energy sector accounting for almost 40% of Singapore's carbon emissions(Note2), decarbonising electricity generation is at the core of the global climate change effort and one of the key features of Singapore's Green Plan.In addition to the EPC and LTS contracts, Keppel New Energy Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure, also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. to carry out a feasibility study on the development of a 100% ammonia-fuelled power plant on a selected site in Singapore. This collaboration seeks to address the energy trilemma and contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable energy sector in Singapore and the region.The FID on the Keppel Sakra Power Plant as well as the MOU on 100% ammonia-fuelled combined cycle power plant are aligned with Keppel's Vision 2030, which places sustainability at the core of the company's strategy."Singapore's electricity demand is projected to grow with increasing electrification and economic growth. As such, the Energy Market Authority welcomes investments by the private sector to bring in best-in-class technologies in power generation. Being hydrogen-ready, this power plant by Keppel will contribute towards greater efficiency and lower carbon emissions. This will support Singapore's transition to a more sustainable energy future while ensuring the security and reliability of electricity supply to consumers," said Mr. Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive, EMA.Ms Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel Infrastructure, said, "The 600MW Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant will be Singapore's first hydrogen-ready and most advanced, high-efficiency combined cycle gas turbine power plant, placing Keppel Infrastructure at the forefront of the effort to decarbonise Singapore's power sector. When completed, this asset will grow Keppel's power generation portfolio from the current 1,300 MW to 1,900 MW, allowing us to capture a larger market share as the demand for reliable energy continues to rise with Singapore's economic development."Ms Christina Tan, CEO of Keppel Capital, the parent company of the manager of KAIF said, "The joint investment by Keppel Infrastructure and KAIF in the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant reflects the Keppel Group's asset-light business model as we seize opportunities in the energy transition. We believe that hydrogen, as a low-carbon fuel, will play a critical role in supporting Singapore's commitment to decarbonise its power sector. Keppel Capital will continue to leverage the synergies of the Keppel Group to identify and invest in such future-ready projects to create value for our investors."Mr. Osamu Ono, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific, commented, "Mitsubishi Power looks forward to supplying the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant with our hydrogen-ready JAC gas turbine. The plant will enjoy the unmatched combination of world-class efficiency and proven reliability backed by abundant operation hours of the fleet worldwide, T-Point 2 grid-connected combined cycle power plant verification facility located at Takasago Hydrogen Park in Japan, and our extensive experience with power generation using hydrogen-rich fuel for over half a century. As an innovative low- and zero-carbon fuel, there is immense potential for hydrogen to be used in power generation systems to enable emissions reduction. It is our honour to partner with Keppel Infrastructure, a visionary in the energy sector, to achieve our aligned net zero vision and build a sustainable energy future for Singapore."Mr. Koichi Watanabe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jurong Engineering Limited, commented, "We are glad to have a hand in the establishment of the Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant that is part of a concerted effort towards the decarbonisation of our future power generation. Jurong Engineering will continue to diversify and strengthen our engineering capabilities by providing innovative solutions while contributing to a greener future."The abovementioned developments are not expected to have any material impact on its earnings per share and net tangible asset per share of Keppel Corporation Limited, the parent company of Keppel Capital and Keppel Infrastructure, for the current financial year.(1) Managed by Keppel Capital Alternative Asset, a private fund manager under Keppel Capital.(2) https://www.nccs.gov.sg/singapores-climate-action/singapore-emissions-profileAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Power Receives Serial Contracts from Taiwan Power for Large-Scale Modification of GTCC at the Datan Power Plant JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power Receives Serial Contracts from Taiwan Power for Large-Scale Modification of GTCC at the Datan Power Plant

July 5, 2022
TOKYO, Jul 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received a series of contracts from Taiwan's state-owned Taiwan Power Company (TPC) for a large-scale renovation project of power generation equipment at the Datan Power Plant in the city of Taoyuan, on the outskirts of the capital city of Taipei. The contract covers a total of four unit of gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant (Unit 3 to Unit 6), comprising a total of eight gas turbines. The aim of the renovation project is to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) while maintaining generating capacity, allowing the plant to comply with increasingly tight environmental regulations, as well as to enhance operating flexibility by improving the operations and maintenance (O&M). Completion is scheduled for 2025.Datan Power PlantThe Datan Power Plant is a natural gas fired GTCC power plant located approximately 50km west of Taipei. It has a total of 20 gas turbines (including Units 8 and 9, currently under construction), and is one of the largest natural gas-fired power plants in Taiwan. Once all facilities are completed and operational, the plant will have a total combined output of approximately 7,000 megawatts (MW). Mitsubishi Power has supplied 14 of these gas turbines, for units 1-6. The six turbines for units 1-2 are M501F models, and the remaining eight are M501G models. This project covers the M501G models, with work conducted on each unit in succession.To reduce NOx emissions, the current combustors will be replaced with an air-cooled, premix combustors (systems in which fuel and air are mixed in advance), which lowers the local combustion temperature and curbs NOx generation, decreasing NOx emissions by around 60%. At the same time, Mitsubishi Power will utilize gas turbine components with proven, cutting-edge technology, along with the TOMONI suite of intelligent solution services, to maintain high generating capacity and operational flexibility. In addition, Mitsubishi Power will provide a full turnkey solution, handling the design, manufacture, installation, and testing of the auxiliary machinery.Taiwan continues to face a tight supply and demand situation for electric power, with producers unable to keep up with robust demand. The country needs to increase its capacity margin, which indicates the degree of surplus capacity, in order to cope with peak demand loads, and high expectations have long been placed on gas fired power generation. At the same time, calls are increasing for measures to reduce the environmental load. Taiwan has adopted an energy policy that includes abolishing nuclear power by 2025, setting a target for 30% of electricity to be derived from fossil fuels, 50% from GTCC power plants, and 20% from renewables. Needs have also risen for reductions in NOx emissions and greater efficiency from power plants. Under such circumstances, Mitsubishi Power's receipt of the contract for this project reflects a high regard for its low NOx combustor technologies, and high level of performance and reliability based on its record supplying the existing GTCC power plants.Going forward, encouraged by this contract from TPC, Mitsubishi Power will work to provide solutions to meet the needs of the entire Taiwan power industry, including independent power producers (IPPs), for reducing NOx emissions and enhancing performance. Further, by making a concerted effort as a corporate group to successfully complete this project, which is likely to become a touchstone for additional contracts, Mitsubishi Power will contribute to a stable power supply and lower environmental loads for Taiwan.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHIENG’s First Compact CO2 Capture System Goes into Commercial Operation at Biomass Power Plant in Hiroshima JCN Newswire

MHIENG’s First Compact CO2 Capture System Goes into Commercial Operation at Biomass Power Plant in Hiroshima

June 30, 2022
TOKYO, Jun 30, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has launched full-scale operation, on schedule, of a compact CO2 capture system ordered in November 2021 by Taihei Dengyo Kaisha, Ltd. It is the first system of its kind to go into commercial operation.Seifu Shinto biomass power plant (photo courtesy of Taihei Dengyo Kaisha, Ltd.)The compact CO2 capture system was installed at a 7-megawatt (MW) class biomass power plant operated by Taihei Dengyo in Seifu Shinto, a suburb of Hiroshima City. The system has the capacity to capture 0.3 metric tons per day (tpd) and is based on a highly versatile standardized design requiring an installation space of just five meters in length and two meters wide. Its modular configuration enabled rapid transportation to the site and easy installation.The CO2 captured from the plant's flue gas will be used for growing vegetables in on-site greenhouses - an example of the circular economy. By fully consuming all captured CO2 at its carbon-negative power plant, Taihei Dengyo looks to help prevent global warming and promote a decarbonized society. The biomass power plant where the system was installed was delivered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power IDS, Ltd. in October 2019.As the next step, MHIENG will perform demonstration test of operational support services for the plant using a proprietary remote monitoring system with the customer. MHIENG ultimately aims to put in place a fully integrated customer support package, encompassing everything from system design and delivery to after-sale servicing, operation and maintenance. MHIENG also has plans to expand its lineup of compact CO2 capture systems as well as to pursue reduced installation, operation and maintenance costs and faster deliveries. This will allow it to offer diverse solutions to the customer's needs especially of relatively small-scale industrial and other facilities.MHI Group is currently strengthening its position in the Energy Transition, and the development of a CO2 solutions ecosystem is a core component of that initiative. Carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is garnering attention as an effective means for realizing a carbon neutral society.MHIENG, as a leading company in decarbonization and key to the group's strategy regarding Energy Transition, will continue to help achieve wide-scale greenhouse gas emission reduction by introducing its high-performance CO2 capture technology globally. It will also press ahead in developing new solutions to contribute to global environment protection.About MHIENG's CO2 capture technologiesSince 1990, MHIENG (originally MHI) has undertaken the development of the KM CDR Process (Kansai Mitsubishi Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process) and Advanced KM CDR Process together with The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO). As of June 2022, MHIENG has delivered 14 commercial plants adopting the KM CDR Process, and two more plants are currently under construction. This robust track record makes MHIENG a global leader in CO2 capture technologies.For further information on MHIENG's CO2 capture plants: www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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