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Mizushima Energy Center112 MW Coal

Coal

Mizushima Energy Center is a 112 MW coal-fired power plant located in Japan, operated by Mitsubishi Corporation since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing to Japan's overall power generation capacity. It is the 58th largest coal plant in Japan. With 112 MW, it represents 0.17% of the country's total coal capacity of 64,538 MW. Japan has 65 coal plants with a combined capacity of 64,538 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, 碧南火力発電所 at 4,100 MW, this facility is approximately 2.7% the size. Coal remains a significant source of energy in Japan, accounting for about 37% of the total electricity generation. The Mizushima Energy Center is part of a broader strategy to balance energy sources while addressing energy security. The facility is located approximately 50 km from Hiroshima in the western part of Honshu island.

Capacity
112 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Mitsubishi Corporation
Location
34.5099°, 133.7458°

Japan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 229. largest of 662 plants in Japan
  • #9,552 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,327 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.03% of the installed capacity of Japan
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Mitsubishi Corporation operates 5 plants totalling 181 MW

Regional density

48 plants within 100 km, 17,435 MW combined

Nearest plant: Tamashima (5.4 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 34.509900, 133.745800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
442.5 Kt
540 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.98 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2057
31 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
96.2K
cars per year
59.0K
homes per year
20.1M
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
Japan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

JapanEnergy Profile

662
Total Plants
342.8 GW
Total Capacity
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