What is the latest status of the project “Kawagoe Thermal Power Station”?

The status recorded for “Kawagoe Thermal Power Station” is Operational.

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Kawagoe Thermal Power Station

Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Kawagoe, Mie, Japan

Source: Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

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Operational

Jera Co. has pledged to contribute to stable power supply this summer by utilizing the Kawagoe thermal power station, one of the world's largest power plants fueled by liquefied natural gas, with a maximum output of 4.80 million kilowatts. The plant aims to compensate for fluctuations in solar power generation and ensure a stable electricity supply during peak consumption periods.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Natural Gas, Geothermal, Solar, LNG, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Kawagoe, Mie, Japan
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

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The project “Kawagoe Thermal Power Station” is an infrastructure initiative in the Natural Gas sector, located in Kawagoe, Mie, Japan. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency..

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Original status	Operational
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Jera Co. has pledged to contribute to stable power supply this summer by utilizing the Kawagoe thermal power station, one of the world's largest power plants fueled by liquefied natural gas, with a maximum output of 4.80 million kilowatts. The plant aims to compensate for fluctuations in solar power generation and ensure a stable electricity supply during peak consumption periods.
Original sector	Energy

Location

Country	Japan
State	Mie
City	Kawagoe

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Source	Kyodo News+ \| Japan's leading news agency.
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Record type	Project
Sector	Natural Gas, Geothermal, Solar, LNG, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-05-03

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