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Ekibastuz Thermal Power Plant12 MW Coal

Coal

Экибастузская ТЭЦ is a 12 MW coal-fired power plant in Kazakhstan, commissioned in 1956. Ranked #45 of 46 coal plants in Kazakhstan, it represents 0.04% of the country's total coal capacity of 29,384 MW. The largest coal plant in Kazakhstan is Ekibastuz GRES-1 at 4,000 MW, making this facility 333.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ekibastuz GRES-1 (4,000 MW, Coal) and Ekibastuz-1 power station (4,000 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Pavlodar Region, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Pavlodar.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
1956

70 years old

Owner
Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company
Location
51.6954°, 75.3313°

Kazakhstan, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 51.695394, 75.331340
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
47.4 Kt
58 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.32 Mt
Over 70 years of operation
Past Retirement
1996
30 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
10.3K
cars per year
6.3K
homes per year
2.2M
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
Kazakhstan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
KazakhstanEnergy Profile
123
Total Plants
42.4 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasSolar
Top Fuels
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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