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Major Japanese utility to close five coal-fired units by 2030, accelerate adoption of ammonia coal co-firing

Published 09:50 on May 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:50 on May 10, 2024  / Chia-Erh Kuo /  Asia Pacific, Japan

One of the largest electricity utilities in Japan is planning to gradually phase out five 'inefficient' coal-fired power units that contribute around 30% of its thermal power generation capacity, while making some other utilities run partially on ammonia or biomass in a move to cut CO2 emissions.
One of the largest electricity utilities in Japan is planning to gradually phase out five 'inefficient' coal-fired power units that contribute around 30% of its thermal power generation capacity, while making some other utilities run partially on ammonia or biomass in a move to cut CO2 emissions.


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