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About Our Business
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What is JERA?JERA was founded on April 30, 2015, as a joint venture and comprehensive alliance between what was then known as the Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc., and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc bringing together the entire supply chain from fuel upstream operations and procurement to power generation and sales. We consolidated all of our existing thermal power generation enterprises in April 2019, becoming an energy company that leads Japan in power generation capacity and ranks among the highest in the world in fuel transaction volume. As a global company capable pf solving the world's energy problems, JERA is committed to leading the way in creating a zero-carbon society.
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How much electricity does JERA generate annually?JERA generates 231 billion kWh in Japan, which is equivalent to about 30% of Japan's total power generation. (As of March 31, 2024)
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What is JERA Zero CO₂ Emissions 2050?JERA Zero CO₂ Emissions 2050 is a challenge to achieve CO2 zero emissions from our operations in Japan and overseas by 2050.
CO₂ zero emissions will be achieved through "renewable energy" and "zero-emission thermal power generation" fueled by ammonia and hydrogen, which do not emit CO₂ when burned.
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How can I do business with JERA?Please use the contact form to inquire about the purpose of your transaction.
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What is the origin of the company name JERA?The origin of the company name is as follows.
From Japan to the world
JAPAN’S ENERGY FOR A NEW ERA
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Are there any affiliated companies?We have group companies both domestically and internationally.
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What is JERA Ventures?JERA Ventures, as "a sandbox for people who are serious about changing the world," aims to be a good partner for start-up companies that are taking on the challenge of changing the world in the energy domain, acting as a bridge between them and JERA.
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About The Power Plant
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Where are the thermal power plants owned by JERA?We own 26* thermal power plants in Japan. Click here to see the locations of our thermal power plants.
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Are there any thermal power plants available for plant tours?The general guidelines for facility tours are provided on the websites of each power plant or the associated PR facilities. Please refer to them for more information.
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Can I get a brochure on thermal power plants?We do not offer thermal power plant brochures by mail, please see the PDF of the brochure on our website.
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Are there any emissions of hazardous substances from thermal power plants?As an environmental measure, thermal power plants remove toxic substances such as nitrogen oxides generated during operation as much as possible, keeping emissions below the reference values set by the national and local governments.
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How advanced is the demonstration testing of fuel ammonia substitution at thermal power plants?Modification to implement the demonstration test was carried out at the Hekinan Thermal Power Station while continuing to generate power.
Successfully achieved 20% substitution without increasing NOx or SOx, which affect the ecosystem.
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