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Stesen Janakuasa Tanjung Bin3,100 MW Coal

Coal

Stesen Janakuasa Tanjung Bin is a 3,100 MW coal power plant located in Malaysia. Commissioned in 2006. Owned by Malakoff Corporation Berhad (MCB).

Capacity
3,100 MW

3.10 GW

Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
Malakoff Corporation Berhad (MCB)
Location
1.3306°, 103.5363°

Malaysia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 1.330641, 103.536321
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
12.25 Mt
14936 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
244.95 Mt
Over 20 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
2.7M
cars per year
1.6M
homes per year
556.7M
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
Malaysia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

MalaysiaEnergy Profile

157
Total Stations
79.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroSolar
Top Fuels

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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