Osaka Gas has commenced commercial operations at the No.1 unit of its new 1.25GW Himeji gas-fired power plant in western Japan, reported Reuters. This marks the start of expanded domestic thermal power generation capacity for Osaka Gas, with the Himeji facility utilising a gas turbine combined-cycle system. The Himeji power station comprises two units, each with a capacity of 622.6MW. According to Osaka Gas, the No.2 unit is scheduled to begin operations in May. Once both units come online, the company ...