Shiohama Chemical New power station is a 68 MW coal-fired power plant in Japan, operated by Mc Shiohama Energy Service Co since 2008. Ranked #64 of 65 coal plants in Japan, it accounts for 0.11% of the country'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 Shiohama 60.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kawagoe (4802 MW, Gas), 川越火力発電所 (4802 MW, Gas), and Kawagoe Power Station (4802 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Aichi Prefecture, approximately 300 km east of Nagoya.
18 years old
Japan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- 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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