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Central Térmica 14 Mineros del 14-004240 MW Coal

Coal

Central térmica 14 Mineros del 14-004 is a coal power plant located in Argentina. It has an installed capacity of 240 MW generated from coal energy. It is operated by Yacimientos Carboníferos Río Turbio.

Capacity
240 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Yacimientos Carboníferos Río Turbio
Location
-51.5469°, -72.2311°

Argentina, South America

Location

Coordinates:: -51.546878, -72.231074
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
948.2 Kt
1156 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.17 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2050
24 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
206.1K
cars per year
126.4K
homes per year
43.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Argentina
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

ArgentinaEnergy Profile

368
Total Stations
70.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalNuclear
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Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Coal has been a cornerstone of electricity generation for over a century, accounting for a significant share of global energy production. As of now, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants worldwide, distributed across 74 countries, with a total installed capacity of around 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading countries in coal power generation include China, which operates 1,018 plants with a capacity of 1,038.0 GW, followed by India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants at 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, which have 130 and 61 plants, respectively, with capacities of 76.8 GW and 63.9 GW.

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