Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Chien-Hsin Lai visited Taipower's Datan Power Plant and CPC Corporation's Datan Gas Distribution Station today (May 6) to receive briefings from both Taipower and CPC Corporation (hereinafter CPC). Vice Minister Lai expressed concern over the progress of the new power generating units at the Datan Power Plant and the gas supply testing linked to CPC's Third LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Terminal. He stressed that all risk control measures must be rigorously implemented during testing to keep this critical infrastructure operating smoothly. He also thanked on-site staff for their dedication in safeguarding Taiwan's electricity supply.
Taipower emphasized that the Datan Power Plant is a key power source for northern Taiwan. To meet rising electricity demand, Taipower began building new gas-fired combined-cycle units in 2017, adding three units with a total installed capacity of 3.16 GW. Units 8 and 9 were connected to the grid last year, and Unit 7 is on track to come online before the summer peak, helping deliver stable, low-carbon electricity.

Currently, natural gas for the Datan Power Plant is supplied through CPC's Taichung LNG Terminal. To strengthen supply resilience, CPC has successfully completed the initial gas supply phase from its Third LNG Terminal, establishing a dual-source gas supply system for the Datan Power Plant. This ensures robust backup for the new generating units, enabling full-capacity operation and significantly enhancing the grid's overall power supply capability.
Taipower added that with the operating license for Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 set to expire this year, the Company proactively planned for replacement capacity and launched its large-scale gas-fired unit construction plan years ago to meet electricity demand. In addition to Datan Unit 7, Hsinta New Units 1 and 2 and Taichung New Unit 1 will also come online this year, providing a combined installed capacity of 4.8 GW, far exceeding the 0.95 GW of Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2.

Looking ahead, Taipower cooperates with the government to conduct annual reviews of national power supply and demand, fully factoring in all unit retirements and projected future growth in electricity demand. The Company prioritizes expanding renewable energy while adding new gas-fired power capacity to ensure stable supply. From 2024 to 2033, Taipower plans a net increase of 17.86 GW in installed capacity from large-scale units, exceeding the projected demand growth of 11.51 GW, to ensure sufficient electricity for the public.

Spokesperson: Vice President Chih-Meng Tsai
Tel:  (02 )2366-6271/0958-749-333
Email: u910707@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Director of the Power Dispatch Department Fang-Cheng Chou 
Tel:  (02 )2366-6600/0952-810-417
Email: u027007@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Director of the Power Development Department Ke-Hung Hu
Tel:  (02 )2366-6850/0919-272-789
Email: u064321@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Director of the Power Generation Department Yu-Hua Sun 
Tel:  (02 )2366-6500/0928-158-862
Email: u217063@taipower.com.tw