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Karaganda GRES-1 power station84 MW Coal

Coal

Karaganda GRES-1 power station is an 84 MW coal-fired power plant in Kazakhstan. Ranked #38 of 46 coal plants in Kazakhstan. Its 84 MW represents 0.29% of Kazakhstan's total coal capacity of 29,384 MW. The largest coal plant in Kazakhstan is Ekibastuz GRES-1 at 4,000 MW, making Karaganda GRES-1 47.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Karaganda 3 CHP station (670 MW, Gas) and Карагандинская ТЭЦ-3 (670 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Karaganda Region, approximately 200 km northeast of Astana.

Capacity
84 MW
Commissioning Year
1960

66 years old

Owner
Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company
Location
50.0894°, 72.9172°

Kazakhstan, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 50.089444, 72.917222
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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
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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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