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Japan Kanzai Environmental Services Secures New Facility Contract

Japan Kanzai Holdings, headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has announced that its subsidiary, Japan Kanzai Environmental Services, has won a contract for the operation and management of a new waste incineration facility in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. The operational responsibilities will commence after the facility’s completion, expected by the end of May 2032, lasting approximately 19 years and 10 months.

Background of the Project

Nishinomiya is currently operating two incineration facilities for combustible waste. The West Comprehensive Processing Center’s facility, established in 1997, is now outdated, prompting a plan for its consolidation. This initiative aligns with the “Nishinomiya City Circular Economy Promotion Regional Plan (Phase 3)” submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for the 2020-2026 period. The consolidation is expected to foster a more sustainable society through environmentally considerate waste processing technologies that efficiently recover and utilize energy.

Project Overview

The West Comprehensive Processing Center incineration facility project was bid under a public-private partnership model, whereby private contractors oversee everything from design to operation and maintenance (DBO method). The assessment took place via a comprehensive evaluation competitive tender and culminated in awarding the contract to a consortium led by Kanadebia, which also includes Ai Design, Maeda Corporation, and Japan Kanzai Environmental Services as key players.

Features of the New Facility

The upcoming facility will feature three stoker-type incinerators, capable of processing a total of 432 tons of waste per day. This will enable the generation of electricity via waste heat, allowing for self-consumption within the facility. Surplus electricity will be utilized in other public facilities and provided to surrounding areas, promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy, thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Role of Japan Kanzai Environmental Services

As part of this project, Japan Kanzai Environmental Services will contribute to the operation and maintenance through the special purpose company, Nishinomiya Environmental Technology. Their responsibilities will encompass operational management, electricity oversight, and data management.

The company has a rich history of managing public facilities including wastewater treatment plants and waste disposal facilities, ensuring stable operations and environmental conservation. Throughout this project, they will support the stable operation of the new facility while contributing to Nishinomiya City’s goals of greenhouse gas emissions reduction and establishing a circular economy.

Project Details

• - Project Name: West Comprehensive Processing Center Incineration Facility Implementation and Operation Project
• - Client: Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture
• - Project Method: DBO (Design, Build, Operate)
• - Location: Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Nishinomiya-hama 3-8
• - Facility Type: Energy recovery waste treatment facility (stoker-type incinerator)
• - Facility Capacity: 432 tons/day (144 tons/day x 3 incinerators)
• - Design and Construction Period: May 2026 – March 2035 (approx. 8 years and 11 months, including existing facility demolition)
• - Operation and Maintenance Period: May 2026 – March 2052 (approx. 25 years and 11 months)
• - Lead Company: Kanadebia
• - Participating Companies: Ai Design, Maeda Corporation, Japan Kanzai Environmental Services
• - Contribution of Japan Kanzai Environmental Services: Operation and maintenance activities, including management of operations, electricity, and information (participating in Nishinomiya Environmental Technology)

About Japan Kanzai Group

Founded in 1965, the Japan Kanzai Group operates various services, including building management, environmental facility administration, housing-related operations, and real estate fund management both domestically and internationally. As an independent entity, they manage a variety of projects including office buildings, commercial facilities, hotels, educational institutions, and public infrastructures. Japan Kanzai Holdings was established in 2023 as a parent company to streamline group management operations.

Company Overview

• - Name: Japan Kanzai Holdings Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 2-1-10 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: April 3, 2023
• - Representative: President Shintaro Fukuda
• - Capital: 3,000 million yen
• - Business Activities: Management of operations related to office buildings, residential complexes, environmental facilities, and real estate fund management/associated activities
• - Website: Japan Kanzai Holdings

This latest project marks a pivotal step towards environmentally sustainable waste management for Nishinomiya, setting an exemplary standard for future operations.