JERA Promotes Construction of Fuel Ammonia Facilities for Hekinan Thermal Power Station

IHI Plant Corporation

Taisei Corporation

Chubu Plant Service Corporation

The three companies, IHI Plant Corporation (hereinafter referred to as IHI Plant), Taisei Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Taisei), and Chubu Plant Service Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Chubu Plant Service), have received an order from JERA Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as JERA) for the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) of four large-scale fuel ammonia storage tanks (total capacity of 160,000 tons) and associated facilities, and are proceeding with construction work for the commercial operation startup of large-scale ammonia combustion (20% heat ratio).

This project is one of the important initiatives in JERA's "JERA Zero Emission 2050" program. Construction work is underway for the commercial operation startup of large-scale ammonia combustion (20% heat ratio) at the Hekinan Thermal Power Station, targeting fiscal year 2029. As of March 2026, the outer tank roofs for units 1 and 2 have been raised using the air-raising method, and exterior work has been completed.

In this project, IHI Plant is responsible for the design of the entire ammonia tanks and associated facilities, procurement of equipment, electrical instrumentation, piping, etc., as well as the construction of the ammonia storage tanks. Taisei is responsible for the foundation construction of the ammonia storage tanks and the construction of containment dikes, as well as the foundation and building construction for associated facilities. Chubu Plant Service is responsible for the piping and framework design of receiving facilities and the mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work for associated facilities.

Leveraging its extensive experience and advanced technical capabilities in the LNG tank and terminal field, IHI Plant will continue to contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society, including the utilization of ammonia, towards the realization of a sustainable energy transition.

　 Taisei is undertaking this project by utilizing its extensive experience and advanced technical capabilities cultivated over many years. Through construction that pursues both safety and quality, in line with its group philosophy of "Creating an environment where people can thrive," the company will contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society.

　 Chubu Plant Service has built trust by engaging in the construction, operation, and maintenance of various plant facilities, always striving to improve its technology and dealing with customers sincerely.

Moving forward, based on its human resources and technical capabilities, the company will contribute to the realization of a sustainable future society together with its stakeholders.