Sihanoukville CEL power station is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in Cambodia, operated by Cambodian Energy Limited since 2014. Ranked #2 of 2 coal plants in Cambodia, this facility accounts for 19.8% of Cambodia's total coal capacity of 505 MW. The largest coal plant in Cambodia is Sihanoukville CIIDG power station at 405 MW, making Sihanoukville CEL 4.05 times smaller. Nearby plants include Sihanoukville CIIDG power station (Coal, 405 MW) and Sihanoukville Diesel (Oil, 5 MW). The facility is located in Sihanoukville, approximately 230 km southwest of Phnom Penh.
12 years old
Cambodia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Cambodia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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