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BINA REFINERY99 MW Coal

Coal

BINA REFINERY is a 99 MW coal power plant in India, operated by Bharat Refinery Ltd. Ranked #272 of 340 coal plants in India, BINA REFINERY's 99 MW represents 0.03% of India's total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. The largest coal plant in India is VINDH_CHAL STPS at 4,760 MW, making BINA REFINERY 48 times smaller. Nearby plants include Pachama (10 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Madhya Pradesh, approximately 200 km southeast of Bhopal.

Capacity
99 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Bharat Refinery ltd
Location
24.2508°, 78.1606°

India, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 24.250800, 78.160600
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
391.1 Kt
477 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.26 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2050
24 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
85.0K
cars per year
52.1K
homes per year
17.8M
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
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IndiaEnergy Profile

1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
Top Fuels

Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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