Kazakhmys Balkhash power station is a 90 MW coal-fired power plant in Kazakhstan, operated by Kazakhmys plc since 1976. Ranked #37 of 46 coal plants in Kazakhstan. Its 90 MW represents 0.31% of Kazakhstan's 29,384 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Kazakhstan is Ekibastuz GRES-1 at 4,000 MW, making Kazakhmys Balkhash 44.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Balkhash CHP station (115 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Balkhash region, approximately 300 km east of Almaty.
50 years old
Kazakhstan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Kazakhstan- 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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