# Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems begins construction of 540 MW IGCC plant in Fukushima

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has started construction of a 540 MW integrated coal gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) power plant in Hirono-machi, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The plant is scheduled to start operations in September 2021.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-04-13
- Where: Hirono-machi, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
- Starts operating: Sep 2021
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 540 MW
- Products: integrated coal gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) power plant, coal gasification furnace
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Mitsubishi Power Americas](https://endata.com/companies/9971.md)
- [Hirono IGCC Power GK](https://endata.com/companies/31326.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [power.mhi.com](https://power.mhi.com/news/20180413.html), 2018-04-13: "Construction of an integrated coal gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) facilities in Hirono-machi, Fukushima Prefecture."

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