Cashima

Kashima Thermal Power Station

• The Kashima Thermal Power Station, located in the Kashima Coastal Industrial Zone in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is a significant project that has been decommissioned. The station, which consisted of Units 1 through 6, was decommissioned on March 31, 2023, after a long-term planned shutdown that began in various stages starting from 2014.

Historical and Operational Context

• The Kashima Thermal Power Station was built starting in 1968 and began operations in 1971. Initially, it used oil as the main fuel for power generation but later shifted towards using LNG (liquid natural gas) due to its lower CO2 emissions. The power station played a crucial role in Japan's economic growth and regional development.

Decommissioning and Demolition

• The decommissioning and subsequent demolition of the Kashima Thermal Power Station is Japan's largest such project in terms of scale and duration. JERA, the company responsible, is managing this project from planning to completion. This project aims not only to dismantle the power station but also to develop expertise among employees that can be applied to future demolition projects of other power stations.

Environmental and Community Considerations

• The project emphasizes cooperation with the local community and environmental protection. The area, originally vast sand dunes, was developed into the Kashima Coastal Industrial Zone in the 1960s. The local community has been integral to the power station's operations, and the project acknowledges the deep sense of gratitude towards the community.

No Specific "Cashima Oil Project"

• There is no mention of a specific "Cashima oil project" in the available sources. However, the context provided above relates to significant energy and industrial projects in the Kashima area.

If you are looking for information on oil-related projects, the sources provided do not specify any project by that name. However, they do discuss broader energy and environmental management contexts that might be relevant. For example, the report on strengthening environmental management in the petroleum industry in the Persian Gulf region discusses various oil and gas development projects, but these are not related to a "Cashima oil project".