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Lingbei Thermal Power Station1,400 MW Coal

Coal

Lingbei Thermal Power Station is a 1,400 MW coal power plant located in Japan. Commissioned in 1995. Owned by 九州電力株式会社.

Capacity
1,400 MW

1.40 GW

Commissioning Year
1995

31 years old

Owner
九州電力株式会社
Location
32.4853°, 130.0418°

Japan, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 32.485259, 130.041794
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.53 Mt
6745 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
171.46 Mt
Over 31 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.2M
cars per year
737.5K
homes per year
251.4M
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
Japan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

JapanEnergy Profile

664
Total Stations
358.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearGasCoalOil
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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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Lingbei Thermal Power Station – 1,400 MW Coal Power Plant in Japan