Павлодарская ТЭЦ-2 is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. The plant operates on coal and contributes to the country's thermal power generation capacity. It is the 35th largest coal plant in Kazakhstan. With 110 MW, it represents 0.37% of Kazakhstan's total coal capacity of 29,384 MW. Kazakhstan has 46 coal plants with a combined capacity of 29,384 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, Ekibastuz GRES-1 at 4,000 MW, this facility is approximately 1/36th the size. Coal is a significant energy source in Kazakhstan, providing a substantial portion of the country's electricity generation. The country relies heavily on coal, which accounts for about 70% of its total energy mix. The plant is situated approximately 350 km northeast of the capital city, Nur-Sultan, in the Pavlodar region.
62 years old
Kazakhstan, Asia
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.
- 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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