Geothermal
Geothermal
In 2012, MOECO resolved to embark on the development of geothermal energy, a renewable source of energy. As we seek to engage in developing geothermal as a renewable energy source, we are drawing on our long history of experience and knowledge gained from oil and natural gas development.
We are now generating geothermal power electricity at Matsuo-Hachimantai, and conducting a cooperative resource survey aiming at commercialization of geothermal energy in the other 3 areas:
Matsuo-hachimantai
| Company | Iwate Geothermal Co., Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Partner | ・Japan Metals & Chemicals Co., Ltd.* ・JMC Geothermal Engineering Co., Ltd. ・JFE Engineering Corporation ・MOECO ・Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) |
| Status | Production |
(* Operator)
Bandai Area
| Company | MOECO |
|---|---|
| Project Partner | ・Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.* ・JAPEX* ・Mitsubishi Materials Corporation* ・INPEX CORPORATION ・MOECO other 6 companies |
| Status | Exploration |
(* Operator)
Niseko
| Company | MOECO |
|---|---|
| Project Partner | ・MOECO* |
| Status | Exploration |
(* Operator)
Kurikoma
| Company | MOECO |
|---|---|
| Project Partner | ・Terras Energy Corporation* ・Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. ・MOECO |
| Status | Exploration |
(* Operator)