J-POWER acquires drilling rig for geothermal generation wells

This will ensure stable operation and development of geothermal facilities.

Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, J-POWER HYTEC Co., Ltd., has acquired a state-of-the-art large-diameter drilling rig for wells for geothermal power generation.

“The new rig will strengthen the J-POWER Group’s efforts to ensure stable operation and advance the development of geothermal power generation facilities,” the company said in a statement.

J-POWER HYTEC is working in collaboration with Osanai Suigen Kogyo K.K., a company with expertise in geothermal well drilling to establish a stable drilling framework. This will strengthen the supply chain for geothermal well drilling, supporting both new development projects and operations at existing sites within the J-POWER Group.

The company also plans to expand its drilling services to sites outside the Group, contributing to the broader expansion and long-term stability of geothermal power generation in Japan.