Oil Power Plants in Japan
27 plants · 49,159 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Power Station | 5,660 | 1973 |
| 2 | Hiroshima Thermal Power Station | 4,400 | 1994 |
| 3 | Hirono Thermal Power Station | 4,400 | 1970 |
| 4 | Hirono Thermal Power Station | 4,400 | 2015 |
| 5 | Chita | 3,966 | 1997 |
| 6 | Yokohama | 3,325 | 1972 |
| 7 | Yokosuka | 2,274 | 1971 |
| 8 | Kainan | 2,100 | 1997 |
| 9 | Atsumi | 1,900 | 1970 |
| 10 | Gobo | 1,800 | 1995 |
| 11 | Sakaide | 1,500 | 1994 |
| 12 | Anan | 1,245 | 1995 |
| 13 | Anegasaki | 1,200 | 1970 |
| 14 | Tamashima | 1,200 | 1995 |
| 15 | Ako | 1,200 | 1995 |
| 16 | Tanagawa Daini | 1,200 | 1997 |
| 17 | Nishi Nagoya | 1,190 | 1971 |
| 18 | Taketoyo | 1,125 | 1994 |
| 19 | Buzen | 1,000 | 1994 |
| 20 | Owase Mita | 875 | 1997 |
| 21 | Aioi | 750 | 1970 |
| 22 | Kashima Kita | 650 | 1981 |
| 23 | Akita | 600 | 1994 |
| 24 | Buzen Power Station | 503.6 | 1977 |
| 25 | Mishima Mill (Taio) | 500 | 2001 |
| 26 | Hachinohe Taiheiyo | 125.2 | 1994 |
| 27 | Kani Mill | 70 | 2001 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Oil Power in Japan
How many Oil power plants are in Japan?
Japan has 27 Oil power plants with a combined installed capacity of 49,159 MW.
What is the largest Oil power plant in Japan?
Kashima Power Station is the largest Oil power plant in Japan, with an installed capacity of 5,660 MW, commissioned in 1973.
What is the newest Oil power plant in Japan?
The most recently commissioned Oil power plant in Japan is Hirono Thermal Power Station (2015).
What is the average size of a Oil power plant in Japan?
The average Oil power plant in Japan has a capacity of 1,821 MW.