Ohdake Geothermal Power Plant

Ohdake Geothermal Power Plant

Ohdake G.P.P.

Steam supply: Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.
Power generation: Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.
Capacity: 12,500 kW
In operation since: August, 1967
Address: Kokonoe Town, Oita
Contact: Kyushu Electric Power Hatchobaru P. P., +81-9737-9-2853

The first commercial geothermal power plant in Japan, located in the Aso-Kuju national park. Stable steam production continued over 30 years. Remote controles of Hatchobaru P. P. (2km apart) and Takigami P. P. (20 km apart) are done here.

Geothermal Power Plants in Japan

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