The development and deployment of alternate sources of electricity to replace petroleum-based power generation are among the primary goals of the agenda of the energy policies of Japan. Along with nuclear energy, coal is viewed as a primary source of power capable of substituting petroleum. Based on this expectation, EPDC has constructed four major-scale coal thermal power stations running on imported fuel. We shall maintain our commitment in the development of coal thermal power and environmental conservation technology.
Water is a valuable natural resource relatively abundant in Japan.
We shall maintain our efforts in this sector, enhancing and strengthening the electricity management nationwide. Development of innovative technology Accurately keeping pace with the energy demand of the times, EPDC has been the source of diverse epoch-making innovations in sectors including environmental conservation, hydraulic power, power transmission and transformation. We shall keep up the challenge to further develop our capabilities. Technical development efforts are being implemented to enhance the efficiency of coal thermal power stations while reducing environmental impact, and to diversify the national sources of energy by tapping into resources previously unavailable. Contributions to the international community Providing technical assistance to developing nations is an important responsibility expected of Japan.