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Fukuyama Recyling Power21 MW Waste

Waste

Fukuyama Recycling Power is a 21 MW waste power facility in Japan, operated by Fukuyama Recycle Power Co. Ltd. Commissioned in 2004, it is the only waste power plant in the country. Ranked #1 of 1 waste plants in Japan, this facility represents 100% of Japan's total waste capacity of 21 MW. The largest waste plant in Japan is Fukuyama Recycling Power at 21 MW, making it unique in its category. Nearby plants include Sakaide (Oil, 1,500 MW) and Tamashima (Oil, 1,200 MW). The facility is located in Hiroshima Prefecture, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
21 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Fukuyama Recycle Power Co. Ltd.
Location
34.4305°, 133.4344°

Japan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 376. largest of 662 plants in Japan
  • #18,775 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #208 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of Japan
Age & fleet comparison

22 years in operation

Waste fleet average: 23.1 years

Operator portfolio

Fukuyama Recycle Power Co. Ltd. operates 1 plants totalling 21 MW

Regional density

33 plants within 100 km, 12,608 MW combined

Nearest plant: Fukuyama Works power station (5.4 km)

Data provenance

Source: FRPC

Location

Coordinates:: 34.430500, 133.434400
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
42.5 Kt
129 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
934.9 Kt
Over 22 years of operation
Closing Soon
2029
3 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
9.2K
cars per year
5.7K
homes per year
1.9M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Japan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

JapanEnergy Profile

662
Total Plants
342.8 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearCoalOil
Top Fuels

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