World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

BLCP Power Plant1,434 MW Coal

Coal

BLCP Power Plant is a 1,434 MW coal power plant located in Thailand. Commissioned in 2006. Owned by ฺBLCP.

Capacity
1,434 MW

1.43 GW

Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
ฺBLCP
Location
12.6436°, 101.1603°

Thailand, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 12.643554, 101.160317
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.67 Mt
6909 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
113.31 Mt
Over 20 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.2M
cars per year
755.4K
homes per year
257.5M
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
Thailand
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

ThailandEnergy Profile

293
Total Stations
96.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroSolar
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.

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.