The Nanko Power Plant in Osaka, Japan, will undergo a significant upgrade with the installation of GE Vernova’s advanced gas turbines, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The 1,800 MW gas-fired facility, initially commissioned in the 1990s, will replace three aging boilers and steam turbines with GE Vernova’s 7HA.03 turbines to modernize the plant’s operations.
GE Vernova confirmed the order for three 7HA.03 turbines on October 8, with Kansai Electric Power Co. managing the project. The upgrade aligns with Japan’s ambitious net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050 and is a component of the country’s “S+3E” energy strategy, which focuses on Economic Efficiency, Safety and Energy Security, and Environmental Sustainability.
“The plant is expected to deliver up to 1.8 GW of electricity to the grid, positioning it among the most efficient in Japan,” said Ramesh Singaram, President and CEO, Asia, for GE Vernova’s Gas Power division. He noted that the 7HA.03 turbines are capable of burning up to 50% hydrogen when blended with natural gas, with plans to reach 100% hydrogen capability in the coming decade. “We look forward to revitalizing Japan’s power industry with more sustainable technology, in line with its energy goals,” Singaram added.
GE Vernova has played a crucial role in Japan’s energy landscape for over 130 years, supplying over half of the nation’s heavy-duty gas power capacity. In addition to providing the turbines, the company will deliver field services for the Nanko plant, further strengthening its partnership with Kansai Electric and contributing to Japan’s transition to a lower-carbon energy system.
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