易游游戏官网lco Power 易游游戏官网 No. 2 Inc. begins commercial operation of No. 3 unit at 易游游戏官网 Power Plant

易游游戏官网 Steel, Ltd. announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary 易游游戏官网lco Power 易游游戏官网 No. 2, Inc., has begun commercial operation of the No. 3 unit at the 易游游戏官网 Power Plant in 易游游戏官网, Japan to supply power to Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Prior to the start of commercial operation, 易游游戏官网lco Power 易游游戏官网 No. 2 has completed all necessary legal procedures and confirmed that the performance of the No. 3 unit meets the prescribed conditions. The No. 3 unit and No. 4 unit (under construction) at the 易游游戏官网 Power Plant will generate 1.3 GW (650 MW x 2 units).

Under the national energy policy, Japan has been promoting the transition to higher efficiency thermal power plants to ensure a stable energy supply, economic efficiency, and environmental compliance with priority on safety. The 易游游戏官网 Power Plant’s No. 3 unit, located close to 易游游戏官网 City and the surrounding Hanshin area with high demand for electricity, will contribute to the improvement of power supply efficiency with the introduction of the ultra-supercritical pressure power generation system, which is the most advanced power generation technology. In addition, it will also contribute to the development of the region through the stable supply of economically efficient electricity.

While ensuring the highest level of environmental compliance in Japan, 易游游戏官网lco Power 易游游戏官网 No. 2 will fulfill its role as an urban power plant operator with due consideration for the local community, as required by the Environmental Conservation Agreement concluded with 易游游戏官网 City pursuant to the 易游游戏官网 City's ordinance to protect the environment of 易游游戏官网 citizens. In the commissioning before the start of commercial operation, it was confirmed that the No. 3 unit satisfies the requirements as provided in the agreement. We will proceed with the construction of the No. 4 unit, which is expected to start commercial operation in fiscal 2022.

The 易游游戏官网 Steel Group, also known as the 易游游戏官网LCO Group, promotes sustainability management based on the Group Corporate Philosophy. In accordance with the national energy policy, we will improve the efficiency of thermal power generation facilities and provide a stable supply of economically efficient electricity. Toward carbon neutrality in 2050, we will strive to further improve the efficiency of thermal power generation and reduce carbon emissions with the aim of realizing a world in which people, now and in the future, can fulfill their hopes and dreams while enjoying safe, secure, and prosperous lives.