Worsley is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Western Australia, operated by BHP. This facility generates electricity using coal, contributing to Australia's coal power generation capacity. It ranks as the 39th largest coal plant in Australia. With 120 MW, it represents 0.29% of Australia's total coal capacity of 41,991 MW. Australia has 41 coal plants with a combined capacity of 41,991 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in Australia, Bayswater at 2,640 MW, Worsley is approximately 1/22nd the size. Coal remains a major source of energy in Australia, accounting for about 27% of the country's electricity generation. The Worsley plant utilizes local coal resources, contributing to the region's energy supply. It is located roughly 130 km southeast of Perth in the South West region.
Australia, Oceania
- 189. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Australia
BHP operates 3 plants totalling 145 MW
29 plants within 100 km, 8,252 MW combined
Location
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
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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