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Plomin Thermal Power Plant Croatia330 MW Coal

Coal

The Plomin Thermal Power Plant, situated in Croatia at coordinates 45.1370° N, 14.1640° E, is an essential coal-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 330 MW. This plant plays a significant role in the national energy mix, contributing to Croatia's energy generation needs since its commissioning. Utilizing subcritical coal technology, Plomin Thermal Power Plant has been a reliable source of electricity, particularly for the regional grid. Despite the ongoing global transition towards renewable energy sources, this facility continues to hold importance in ensuring the stability of power supply during fluctuations in demand. Croatia's energy policy is increasingly focused on integrating renewable energy, and while the Plomin Thermal Power Plant may face challenges in this regard, it remains a key player in supplying energy to the local population. Its operational context is critical as the country navigates the balance between traditional energy generation and the push for sustainability.

Capacity
330 MW
Commissioning Year
1970

56 years old

Owner
Hrvatska Elektroprivreda
Location
45.1370°, 14.1640°

Croatia, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 3. largest of 24 plants in Croatia
  • #5,783 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,810 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 10.08% of the installed capacity of Croatia
Age & fleet comparison

56 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Hrvatska Elektroprivreda operates 7 plants totalling 1,250 MW

Regional density

7 plants within 100 km, 1,396 MW combined

Nearest plant: Rijeka Thermal Power Plant Croatia (32.5 km)

Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 45.137000, 14.164000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.30 Mt
1590 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
73.01 Mt
Over 56 years of operation
Past Retirement
2010
16 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
283.4K
cars per year
173.8K
homes per year
59.3M
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
Croatia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

CroatiaEnergy Profile

24
Total Plants
3.3 GW
Total Capacity
HydroOilGasCoal
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