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Contract Concluded with Operator Tohoku Electric for GTCC Generating Facility Using JAC Turbines
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Real-time operation monitoring system using cutting-edge data analysis applications.
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More advanced and efficient O&M enhances asset value and also contributes to the reduction of emissions including decarbonization.
Yokohama, Japan, September 30, 2021 (PR) - Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a contract with Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. for the utilization of TOMONI intelligent digital solutions for Unit 1 of the Joetsu Thermal Power Station in Joetsu city, Niigata Prefecture, scheduled to start operations in December 2022. The addition of the TOMONI service for the 572-megawatt (MW) class gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation facility, utilizing world-class large, high-efficiency J-series Air-Cooled (JAC) gas turbines supplied by Mitsubishi Power, will provide a real-time operation monitoring system employing cutting-edge data analysis application software. This TOMONI service will allow for more advanced and efficient operations and maintenance (O&M), and optimize performance, also contributing to the reduction of emissions including decarbonization.
The advanced forced air-cooled combustion system employed in JAC turbines allows for a shorter start-up time compared to steam cooling systems, and realizes advantages such as higher power plant efficiency applied by a high turbine inlet temperature of 1,650°C. Construction of the Joetsu Thermal Power Station Unit 1 began in 2019. The project is under progressing over 60%, with the completion of JAC gas turbine installation, and the trial runs is scheduled to begin in March 2022.
TOMONI intelligent digital solutions applied to this project allow the various services to be used via cloud computing accessible from the customer’s computer. The Joetsu Thermal Power Station Unit 1 will utilize many cutting-edge TOMONI data analysis applications to support O&M, optimizing plant efficiency and equipment inspections, which will help to reduce CO2 emissions, thus reducing plant maintenance and operation costs. The long-term reliability of TOMONI has been confirmed at T-Point 2, which is a grid-connected, power plant operated remotely from the TOMONI HUB* at the Takasago Works in Hyogo Prefecture. Many of the cutting-edge applications used at T-Point 2 will be adopted for use in the JAC-Series GTCC.
Looking forward, TOMONI, through highly sophisticated data analysis and cooperation with customers is paving the way toward the future realization of smart, autonomous power plants that will seamlessly integrate power grids, energy storage systems, and renewable energy. Mitsubishi Power will utilize its TOMONI intelligent digital solutions, developed based on its expertise and many years of experience with power plant O&M, to support decarbonization of power plants, reducing maintenance and operation costs. TOMONI attributes will help strengthen the business foundation for our customers.
Sheikh Hasina; “Era of Success” in Power Sector
Syed Shukur Ali Shuvo
Dhaka, Sept 27, 2021 (BSS) – Under the honest, sincere and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, access to quality and reliable electricity is no more a dream as nearly cent percent people are now getting power.
Sheikh Hasina, the worthy daughter of Bangabandhu, has successfully implemented the vision of her legendary father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
After assuming power in 2009, the government formulated a roadmap for the power and energy sector declaring it as a thrust sector with an aim to reach electricity to all households by 2021.
The government has successfully achieved its vision 2021 with generation capacity of 25,235 MW (with Captive and Renewables) from only 4,942 MW in 2009, surpassing the target of 24,000 MW, which also coincides with the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of Independence.
Having a solid foundation in the power and energy sector, the government’s next target is to achieve 40,000 MW by 2030 and 60,000 MW by 2041, when Bangladesh aspires to become a prosperous developed nation.
Talking to BSS, International Energy Consultant and Expert Khondkar Saleque Sufi said the 2009 to 2021 period was an “era of success” under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as she has changed the entire face of Bangladesh.
“Bangladesh is now self sufficient in food, access to power has been provided almost to 100 percent households, terrorism and anarchy have been successfully contained while all out actions have been launched to curb corruption,” he said.
Saleque said over the last 12 years, the economy has grown at an impressive rate of seven percent plus, adding, “Bangladesh has been graduated from the least developed country status to a developing one.
Many major infrastructure development projects (Padma Multipurpose Bridge, Bangabandhu Tunnel, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Metro Rail, Elevated Expressway, Matarbari-Moheshkhali power and energy hub, Payra power and energy hub etc) are expected to be completed by 2025.”
He also conveyed his best wishes to the Prime Minister on her 75th birthday.
“The power and energy ministry has been working under the honest, sincere and competent leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as the number of power plants rose to 146, of which six are out of operation, while it was only 27 in 2009. The generation capacity reached to 25,235 MW (Including captive), which was 4,942 MW (including captive) in 2009,” State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid told BSS here today.
He said, “Not only this, we are also working to bring all power cables and substations underground. We want to increase the share of power generation from renewable sources to 40% of our production mix by 2050.”
Nasrul said solar power is much better than other renewable energy sources and the government is moving towards rooftop solar and floating solar technology. Besides, net metering system has been introduced to popularize rooftop solar power while there is also an opportunity to generate more with wind power.
“Bangladesh will achieve its complete self-reliance on electricity very soon to bring every house under power supply facilities by 2021,” the state minister said.
According to the ministry sources, the government has allocated Taka 28, 056 crore in 2021-2022 fiscal year in the Annual Development Program (ADP), which was only Taka 2,677 crore in 2008-2009.
A consumer from Dhanmondi area AZM Sajjad Hossain told BSS that he experienced severe loadshedding before 2009 and now he is getting reliable electricity round the clock.
Sajjad, however, said the present government made tremendous success in the power sector because of the farsighted and capable leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He said the era of 2009-2021 is the era of progress and development in the country as the Father of the Nation had dreamt of making Bangladesh as hunger and poverty free ‘Sonar Bangla’.
The ministry officials said the government is also importing 1,160 MW power from India.
Apart from this, the power sector is very rich in generation, transmission and distribution as it has six generation, one transmission and five distribution entities.
Sustainable Renewable Development Authority (SREDA) is the nodal agency for supporting sustainable and renewable energy development.
From 2009 to till now, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been performing well in all sectors including attaining sound Gross Domestic Product (GDP), attracting foreign direct investment, performing well in industrial, power and energy, education, infrastructure, ICT, communication, railway communication, literacy, cultural, diplomacy, healthcare and other fields.
After assuming power in 2009, Sheikh Hasina, the mother of humanity, won maritime boundary verdicts and resolved long waited enclave problem with India, lunched Bangabandhu Satellite-1 to space, procured vessels for coast guard, acquired submarines for Bangladesh Navy, helicopter for BGB, Bangladesh air force and air craft for Bangladesh Biman, locomotives, passenger coaches, wagon, and other equipment for Bangladesh railway, fire fighter rescue equipment for Fire Service and equipment for rescuing from natural disaster or calamities.
“Now the ministry is working tirelessly for building “Sonar Bangla” as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is pledge-bound to make ‘Digital Bangladesh’ by ensuring access to power for all citizens by 2021,” Nasrul Hamid added.
Photo Credit:
First Image: Tohoku Electric
Second Image: Mitsubishi Power.
