World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

FINEX146 MW Gas

Gas

FINEX is a gas power plant located in South Korea. It has an installed capacity of 146 MW generated from gas energy. The plant was commissioned in 2007. It is operated by POSCO.

Capacity
146 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
POSCO
Location
36.0352°, 129.4011°

South Korea, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 36.035200, 129.401100
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
282.0 Kt
576 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.36 Mt
Over 19 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2037
11 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
61.3K
cars per year
37.6K
homes per year
12.8M
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
South Korea
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

South KoreaEnergy Profile

265
Total Stations
255.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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.

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power station data accurate and up-to-date.