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Argayash CHP195 MW Coal

Coal

Argayash CHP is a coal power plant located in Russia. It has an installed capacity of 195 MW generated from coal energy. The plant was commissioned in 1954. It is operated by PJSC "Fortum".

Capacity
195 MW
Commissioning Year
1954

72 years old

Owner
PJSC "Fortum"
Location
55.6389°, 60.7786°

Russia, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 55.638900, 60.778600
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
770.4 Kt
940 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
55.47 Mt
Over 72 years of operation
Past Retirement
1994
32 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
167.5K
cars per year
102.7K
homes per year
35.0M
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
Russia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

RussiaEnergy Profile

652
Total Stations
311.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearCoalHydro
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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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