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Study Tour "Energy in Crisis" for Diplomatic Missions in Tokyo

November 4, 2022
Japanese
  1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will organize a study tour for Diplomatic Missions in Tokyo to visit energy-related facilities in Fukushima Prefecture on November 7th and 8th.
  2. The purpose of this tour is to introduce Japan's advanced and realistic efforts to realize a decarbonized society by visiting various energy-related facilities in Fukushima Prefecture, and to deepen discussion on the energy crisis caused by the Russian’s aggression against Ukraine.
  3. On November 7th, the tour will visit Nakoso IGCC Power Station which has large scale coal fired power plant that utilizes integrated coal gasification combined cycle (IGCC) technology, enabling highly efficient electricity generation while reducing greenhouse gases emissions, Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field which has hydrogen production unit, one of the largest in the world.
  4. On November 8th, the tour will visit Soma IHI Green Energy Center which practices effective utilization of renewable energy within the region and conducts empirical research for a future hydrogen society, and Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute which promotes research and development of renewable energy open to the world.
(Reference) Study Tour Schedule (tentative)

November 7th, 2022
Nakoso IGCC (integrated coal gasification combined cycle) Power Station
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field

November 8th, 2022
Soma IHI Green Energy Center
Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute

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