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Tobata891.75 MW Gas

Gas

Tobata is a gas power plant located in Japan. It has an installed capacity of 891.8 MW generated from gas energy. It is operated by TOBATA COOP THERMAL POWER CO.

Capacity
891.75 MW
Commissioning Year
1991

35 years old

Owner
TOBATA COOP THERMAL POWER CO
Location
33.9250°, 130.8468°

Japan, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 33.925000, 130.846800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.72 Mt
3515 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
60.29 Mt
Over 35 years of operation
Past Retirement
2021
5 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
374.5K
cars per year
229.7K
homes per year
78.3M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
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
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.

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