Marubeni & Chubu Electric Finished Construction & Commenced Operation of Biomass PP

On April 2, 2023, Gifu Seino Green Power LLC (hereinafter, “GSGP”), established as a special purpose company by Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc (hereinafter, “Chubu Electric”), finished construction and commenced operation of the wood-fueled Godo Biomass Power Plant located in Godo Town in the Anpachi district of Gifu Prefecture.

The biomass plant is the first to involve local consumption of locally produced fuel for both Marubeni and Chubu Electric. It mainly uses surplus wood thinnings produced in Gifu Prefecture and has a power generation output of 7,500 kW.

Marubeni and Chubu Electric jointly operate the Tsuruga Green Power Plant, another wood-fueled biomass power plant which is located in Fukui Prefecture. The companies will operate the two plants more efficiently and in a synergistic manner while maintaining close communication.

The construction was completed thanks to the the kind understanding and cooperation of local residents and other related parties. The companies will endeavor to prevent pollution and institute environmental conservation efforts utilizing the virtues of biomass power.