Noshiro power station

The Noshiro power station is a 1,200 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in Noshiro, Japan.

Location
The undated satellite photo below shows the plant

Background on Plant
The existing station consists of two 600 MW units and is owned by Tohoku Power Company.

Description of Expansion
A proposed 600 MW Unit 3 would use liquefied natural gas and coal, scheduled for 2028.

Project Details for Noshiro power station Expansion

 * Sponsor: Tohoku Power Company
 * Location: Noshiro, Akita, Japan
 * Coordinates: 40.1912, 139.9911 (exact)
 * Status: Planned
 * Gross Capacity: 600 MW
 * Type:
 * Projected in service: 2028
 * Coal Type: Bituminous
 * Coal Source:
 * Source of financing:

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