OREANDA-NEWS. On Wednesday, August 6, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, “J-POWER”) suspended operation of the No. 2 unit at the Tachibanawan Thermal Power Station (location: Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, output: 1,050MW) after a steam leak from the upper section of the steam boiler was confirmed, as J-POWER previously announced on August 6. An internal inspection of the steam boiler confirmed one pipe from which steam leaked and abrasion on neighboring pipes in the 3rd stage superheater1.

After subsequent replacement of damaged pipes and investigation of pipes in similar places, J-POWER resumed operation of the unit at 0:00 am on Sunday, August 17.

J-POWER intends to continue to take all possible measures to ensure the maintenance and management of the facilities and the stable operation of the power station.