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SMGP Malita Power Plant300 MW Coal

Coal

SMGP Malita Power Plant is a coal power plant located in the Philippines. It has an installed capacity of 300 MW generated from coal energy. The plant was commissioned in 2018. It is operated by San Miguel Global Power.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
San Miguel Global Power
Location
6.3932°, 125.6165°

Philippines, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 6.393190, 125.616490
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.19 Mt
1445 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.48 Mt
Over 8 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2058
32 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
257.7K
cars per year
158.0K
homes per year
53.9M
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
Philippines
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

PhilippinesEnergy Profile

223
Total Stations
35.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroOil
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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