Proposed Projects
LNG Infrastructure and Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant Development on O‘ahu
Building on the Strategic Partnering Agreement between the State of Hawai‘i and JERA, we propose a transformative energy project for O‘ahu: a ~500 MW hybrid combined-cycle and simple-cycle gas turbine facility powered by liquefied natural gas.
LNG arrives by ship to a floating facility (FSRU) several miles offshore, where it is stored.
LNG is stored, warmed, and converted back into natural gas. The FSRU can also supply the maritime industry with bunkering fuel. Locating the FSRU offshore reduces land impact.
Natural gas is sent from the FSRU to an onshore receiving facility through a subsea pipeline.
After arriving at the onshore receiving facility, the gas travels through an onshore pipeline to the power plant.
To bring affordable, clean, and reliable power, JERA has proposed a hybrid power plant utilizing modern gas turbine technology. This design produces electricity efficiently, adjusts output quickly to changing demand, supports renewable energy integration, and can burn clean fuels like hydrogen when they become available.
The electricity generated is sent through the grid to homes and businesses across O‘ahu.
The two pillars of our proposed approach are:
delivering and operating natural gas infrastructure and power plant and supporting accelerated renewable deployment.
Preliminary Timeline
Project Benefits
Lower Costs
$170 million in baseline annual savings versus oil. That’s equivalent to an average savings of $500 per year per meter*, including all infrastructure costs. Even in the event of significant delays and potential cost overruns, LNG offers savings over oil. E.g., a 3-year delay still results in ~$130 million in annual savings.
*Subject to PUC approval
More Reliable Power
Cleaner Power Today
Natural gas-fired generation delivers ~45% lower emissions than the oil we currently burn, and ~20% lower than biofuels. Using natural gas would lead to ~20% lower cumulative CO2 emissions through 2045 versus relying on biofuels.
Jobs and Economic Benefits
The project will attract $2 billion in investment and drive $150 million annually in GDP growth during its 5-year construction. It will create more than 1,100 high-skill temporary jobs during development. It will create 170 long-term jobs and ~$50 million GDP annually to operate the power plant.