On September 3rd, Kamigumi announced that it had opened the "Wakayama Gobo Branch Office" in Gobo City, Wakayama Prefecture on August 21st. In conjunction with this, they also commenced operations for the loading, storage, and transportation of biomass fuel at the Wakayama Gobo Biomass Power Plant, which opened on the same day.
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The biomass power plant is operated by Wakayama Gobo Biomass Power LLC, a joint venture funded by EneWill, Osaka Gas, and SMFL Mirai Partners.
The branch office is responsible for the loading, storage, and transportation of wood pellets and PKS (palm kernel shells), and utilizes the expertise in handling wood biomass fuels that it has cultivated over the years to ensure a stable supply to power plants.
Kamigumi's medium-term management plan outlines "business expansion to meet new logistics needs" as its basic policy. Going forward, the company plans to strengthen its new energy-related businesses, promote the introduction of renewable energy in Japan, and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.
■ Branch Office Overview
Name: Wakayama Gobo Branch Office
Location: 2nd floor of the power plant office building within the Hidaka Port Industrial Park, Gobo City, Wakayama Prefecture
Business activities: Loading, storage, and transportation of biomass fuels.
Opening date: September 21, 2025
