NAGPUR SPONGE IRON is a 65 MW coal-fired power plant in India, operated by Topworth Metals Ltd. Ranked #284 of 340 coal plants in India, this facility represents 0.02% of India's total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. The largest coal plant in India is Vindhyachal STPS at 4,760 MW, making NAGPUR SPONGE IRON 73.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Koradi Thermal Power Station (2,400 MW, Coal) and Mouda STPS (2,320 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Maharashtra, approximately 800 km from the nearest major city, Mumbai.
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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