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.
32 years old
Japan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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