On April 2, 2023, Gifu Seino Green Power LLC (hereinafter, “GSGP”), established as a special purpose company by Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc (hereinafter, “Chubu Electric”), finished construction and commenced operation of the wood-fueled Godo Biomass Power Plant located in Godo Town in the Anpachi district of Gifu Prefecture. 

The biomass plant is the first to involve local consumption of locally produced fuel for both Marubeni and Chubu Electric. It mainly uses surplus wood thinnings produced in Gifu Prefecture  and has a power generation output of 7,500 kW.

Marubeni and Chubu Electric jointly operate the Tsuruga Green Power Plant, another wood-fueled biomass power plant which is located in Fukui Prefecture. The companies will operate the two plants more efficiently and in a synergistic manner while maintaining close communication.

The construction was completed thanks to the the kind understanding and cooperation of local residents and other related parties. The companies will endeavor to prevent pollution and institute environmental conservation efforts utilizing the virtues of biomass power.

Godo Biomass Power Plant Overview
Location	Teijin Co., Ltd., on the premises of the Ibigawa Plant 2245-10, Godo Town, Anpachi-gun, Gifu Prefecture
Power Generation Output	7,500 kW
Estimated Annual Power Generation	Approximately 53 million kWh  (equivalent to power for approximately 17,000 ordinary households)
Fuel Type	Wood Chips
Construction Start Date	August 19, 2021
Commercial Operation Commencement	April 2, 2023
Gifu Seino Green Power LLC Overview
Establishment	September 2020
Head Office	2245-10, Godo Town, Anpachi-gun, Gifu Prefecture
Representative	Duties Officer　 Naoaki Kubozuka（Chubu Electric）
Business	Operation of wood-based biomass power plants, supply and sale of electricity, and related endeavors
Investing Companies	Marubeni Clean Power Corporation*(50%); Chubu Electric (50%)

*Marubeni invests in GSGP through its wholly-owned subsidiary Marubeni Clean Power Corporation

References:
Sep. 25, 2020
Develop Wood-based Biomass Power Plant in Gifu Prefecture
-Operations Scheduled to Commence in March 2023-
Marubeni’s news release https://www.marubeni.com/en/news/2020/release/00013.html
Chubu Electric’s news release  https://www.chuden.co.jp/english/corporate/releases/pressreleases/1202089_3991.html