Fukuyama Works power station is a 98 MW coal power plant in Japan, operated by JFE Steel Corp and commissioned in 1983. It ranks #61 of 65 coal plants in Japan. This plant's capacity represents 0.15% of Japan's total coal capacity of 64,538 MW. The largest coal plant in Japan is 碧南火力発電所 at 4,100 MW, making Fukuyama Works 41.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Sakaide (1500 MW, Oil), Tamashima (1200 MW, Oil), and Tamashima Power Station (1200 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Okayama Prefecture, approximately 50 km from Takamatsu.
43 years old
Japan, Asia
Location
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
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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