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Yeongdong Thermal Power Plant325 MW Coal

Coal

Yeongdong Thermal Power Plant is a coal power plant located in South Korea. It has an installed capacity of 325 MW generated from coal energy. It is operated by Korea South-East Power.

Capacity
325 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
한국남동발전
Location
37.7392°, 128.9797°

South Korea, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 37.739178, 128.979652
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.28 Mt
1566 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
34.67 Mt
Over 27 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
279.1K
cars per year
171.2K
homes per year
58.4M
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
South Korea
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

South KoreaEnergy Profile

265
Total Stations
255.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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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