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Ulsan Thermal Power Station3,271.9 MW Gas

Gas

Ulsan Thermal Power Station is a 3,271.9 MW gas power plant located in South Korea. Commissioned in 2011. Owned by 한국동서발전.

Capacity
3,271.9 MW

3.27 GW

Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
한국동서발전
Location
35.4764°, 129.3807°

South Korea, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 35.476352, 129.380716
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
6.32 Mt
12898 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
94.80 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.4M
cars per year
842.7K
homes per year
287.3M
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
South Korea
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

South KoreaEnergy Profile

265
Total Stations
255.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

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