DURG SPONGE IRON is a 12.8 MW coal power plant in India, operated by Jai Industries Ltd. Ranked #331 of 340 coal plants in India, it accounts for a mere 0.004% 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 DURG SPONGE IRON 370 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include BHILAI TPP (500 MW, Coal), Rajpur (100 MW, Solar), and Durg IV (30 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Chhattisgarh, approximately 30 km from Raipur.
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
India- 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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