Date: May 2, 2023
Location: Sodegaura City, Chiba (Japan)
Address: 2-1 Nakasode, 299-0267
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Chips
Industry: Biomass Power Generation
Equipment: Storage Silo
Company: Sodegaura Power Station
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Sodegaura Power Station is a gas-fired power station in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It harnesses power through a combination of one 600 MW unit and three 1,000 MW units, collectively operating at an installed capacity of 3,600 MW. This capacity positions it as one of the largest power stations in its category.
Incident Description:
On May 2, 2023, Yahoo Japan reported that a fire in a biomass power plant in Sodegaura City, Japan, was finally under control.
The fire that had been ongoing for four months. On January 1, the city’s fire department received notification that a fire was originating from a wooden pallet containing wood chips near the outlet of a storage silo at the fuel relay station.
While the fire initially broke out in one of the four silos, another silo continued to emit white smoke, indicating smouldering. Nitrogen injection and water sprinkling were employed, but complete suppression was not achieved.
After emptying the contents of two silos and assessing the condition of the pellets as well as the gas concentration within the remaining two silos, it was determined that the fire had finally been extinguished.
A dedicated fire brigade, consisting of a commander and a rotating team of 3 to 4 individuals, worked tirelessly on a 24-hour basis, operating in 4-hour shifts.
No injuries were reported and the investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway.
Sources:
Yahoo Japan
