JERA and ENEOS Power Partner to Jointly Develop and Operate Sodegaura Thermal Power Station’s New Units 1 and 22026/11/06
JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), Japan’s largest power generation company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with ENEOS Power Corporation (ENEOS Power) for the joint development and operation of New Units 1 and 2 of the planned Sodegaura Thermal Power Station. The two units are part of JERA’s facilities construction plan*1 for the Sodegaura Thermal Power Station. The project will replace aging facilities through the phased decommissioning of existing Units 1–4 and the construction of new Units 1–3.
Through the partnership, JERA and ENEOS Power will combine their expertise and resources to develop a state-of-the-art thermal power plant with world-class efficiency and reduced environmental impact, while exploring the potential future use of hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) for further reduce CO₂ emissions.
The two companies plan to jointly establish a joint venture company to undertake the project during fiscal year 2026, with the aim of commencing operations at New Units 1 and 2 from 2032 onward.
JERA will continue to deliver a stable and competitive energy supply while advancing decarbonization. Through this project and its partnership with ENEOS Power, JERA will work closely with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to a sustainable energy future.
Sodegaura Thermal Power Station New Units 1–3 Construction Plan
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Planned Location |
2-1 Nakasode, Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture |
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Capacity |
Approx. 870 MW × 2 units (approx. 1,740 MW total) |
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Fuel |
LNG |
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Generation Method |
Gas Turbine Combined Cycle |
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New Unit 1: 2032 (planned) |
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Thermal Efficiency (Gross) |
Approx. 64% (lower heating value) |
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Joint Venture Company |
JERA Power Investment LLC*2: 66% |
*1 In accordance with Japan’s Environmental Impact Assessment Act, JERA submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Document for the project to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in July 2026 and provided copies to the Governor of Chiba Prefecture and the mayors of Sodegaura, Ichihara and Kisarazu.
*2 JERA Power Investment LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of JERA established in September 2017 for the purpose of investing in and financing newly constructed thermal power plants in Japan.
Rendering of the Completed Sodegaura Thermal Power Station and Planned Construction Site
About JERA
JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally.
In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.