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Yulchon Combined Cycle Power Plant1,389.7 MW Gas

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Yulchon Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 1,389.7 MW gas power plant located in South Korea. Commissioned in 2011. Owned by CGN.

Capacity
1,389.7 MW

1.39 GW

Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
CGN
Location
34.9123°, 127.5939°

South Korea, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 34.912285, 127.593946
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.68 Mt
5478 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
40.26 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
583.5K
cars per year
357.9K
homes per year
122.0M
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.

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