易游m6在线登录入口lco Power 易游m6在线登录入口 No. 2 Inc. begins commercial operation of No. 4 unit at 易游m6在线登录入口 Power Plant

易游m6在线登录入口 Steel, Ltd. announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary 易游m6在线登录入口lco Power 易游m6在线登录入口 No. 2, Inc., has begun commercial operation of the No. 4 unit at the 易游m6在线登录入口 Power Plant in 易游m6在线登录入口, Japan to supply power to Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Prior to the start of commercial operation, 易游m6在线登录入口lco Power 易游m6在线登录入口 No. 2 has completed all necessary legal procedures and confirmed that the performance of the No. 4 unit meets the prescribed conditions. The No.3 unit began commercial operation in February last year and has been supplying power to Kansai Electric Power. The power generation capacity of No. 3 and No. 4 units combined is 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m6在线登录入口 Power Plant’s No. 3 and No. 4 units, located close to 易游m6在线登录入口 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m6在线登录入口lco Power 易游m6在线登录入口 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m6在线登录入口 City pursuant to the 易游m6在线登录入口 City's ordinance to protect the environment of 易游m6在线登录入口 citizens. In the commissioning before the start of commercial operation, it was confirmed that the No. 4 unit satisfies the requirements as provided in the agreement.

The 易游m6在线登录入口 Steel Group, also known as the 易游m6在线登录入口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.

Reference: Power plant overview