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Hachinohe Taiheiyo125.2 MW Oil

Oil

Hachinohe Taiheiyo is a 125.2 MW oil-fired power plant located in Japan, operated by TAIHEIYO (PACIFIC) METALS. The facility generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source, contributing to Japan's oil generation capacity. It ranks as the 26th largest oil plant in Japan. With a capacity of 125.2 MW, it represents 0.26% of the country's total oil capacity of 47,899 MW. Japan has 27 oil plants with a combined capacity of 47,899 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Kashima at 4,400 MW, Hachinohe Taiheiyo is about 1/35th its size. Oil has a diminishing role in Japan's energy mix, accounting for about 13% of electricity generation. The Hachinohe Taiheiyo plant supports local energy needs while Japan transitions towards renewable energy sources. It is located in Aomori Prefecture, approximately 400 km north of Tokyo.

Capacity
125.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1994

32 years old

Owner
TAIHEIYO (PACIFIC) METALS
Location
40.5353°, 141.5019°

Japan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 227. largest of 662 plants in Japan
  • #9,114 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #409 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.04% of the installed capacity of Japan
Age & fleet comparison

32 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

TAIHEIYO (PACIFIC) METALS operates 1 plants totalling 125 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 40.535300, 141.501900
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
249.5 Kt
384 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.98 Mt
Over 32 years of operation
Past Retirement
2024
2 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
54.2K
cars per year
33.3K
homes per year
11.3M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
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
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