The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated
KAEPF
Other OTC14.34
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JP3228600007
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37.49
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3Y
30.36
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5Y
40.59
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Nozomu Mori
- Full Time Employees
- 31,437
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Renewable Utilities
- Address
- 3-6-16, Nakanoshima Osaka Japan 530-8270
- IPO Date
- Aug 15, 2012
- Website
- kepco.co.jp
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- The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated operates primarily as an electric utility focused on the generation, transmission, and sale of electric power, complemented by businesses in gas supply, heat supply, telecommunications, and energy solutions. Its core products and services include electricity generated from thermal, hydroelectric, wind, biomass, and nuclear sources; gas supply; power transmission and distribution services; integrated information and communication services including telecommunication equipment leasing and internet connectivity; and life and business solutions such as energy-saving consulting, zero carbon initiatives, and business continuity planning. The company also engages in designing, construction, operation, and maintenance of power and communication infrastructure, along with related services such as housing equipment sales and freight transportation. Kansai Electric Power operates mainly in the Kansai region and across Japan, with international power generation projects totaling approximately 2.85 GW across 22 projects in 11 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Founded in 1951, it is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Recent major developments include a strategic collaboration with OpenAI announced in June 2025 to accelerate digital transformation using generative AI technologies. The company expanded its capital and business alliance with SkyDrive, a company focused on mobility solutions, in March 2025. In late 2024, Kansai Electric Power acquired a controlling interest in the Windanker Offshore Wind Farm Project in the German Baltic Sea, marking a major expansion in renewable energy assets with a 315 MW offshore wind farm. The company also received Hydropower Sustainability Standard Silver Certification for the San Roque Multipurpose Project in December 2024. Alongside these strategic moves, Kansai Electric is intensifying investments in nuclear power, renewing fuel procurement efforts in 2025, and advancing decarbonization initiatives aligned with Japan's 2050 net-zero emissions target. The firm has also enhanced returns to shareholders in 2025 through increased profit forecasts and dividend payouts, reflecting operational efficiency improvements and a post-pandemic market normalization. The company operates through four primary segments: Energy Business (electricity, gas, and utility services); Power Transmission and Distribution Business (stable and safe electricity supply); Information and Communication Business (integrated telecommunication and IT services); and Life and Business Solutions Business (real estate, lifestyle, and business-related offerings). It serves a diverse customer base including residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Its subsidiaries and affiliates support a broad portfolio of activities extending beyond Japan into international markets. Overall, The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated combines traditional power generation and distribution capabilities with advanced energy solutions, telecommunications, and sustainable energy projects, positioning itself as a comprehensive energy and infrastructure provider in Japan and abroad. It continues evolving through strategic alliances, capital investments, and technological innovation to meet the challenges of energy transition and digital transformation.
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