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Sogrinsk75 MW Coal

Coal

Sogrinsk is a 75 MW coal power plant in Kazakhstan, operated by AES Sogrinsk CHP since 1961. Ranked #40 of 46 coal plants in Kazakhstan, Sogrinsk's 75 MW accounts for 0.26% 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 Sogrinsk 53.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Усть-Каменогорская ТЭЦ (372.5 MW, Coal) and Ust-Kamenogorsk Hydroelectric Power Plant (367.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the eastern region of Kazakhstan, approximately 200 km from the city of Semey.

Capacity
75 MW
Commissioning Year
1961

65 years old

Owner
AES Sogrinsk CHP
Location
50.0292°, 82.7699°

Kazakhstan, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 50.029200, 82.769900
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
296.3 Kt
361 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
19.26 Mt
Over 65 years of operation
Past Retirement
2001
25 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
64.4K
cars per year
39.5K
homes per year
13.5M
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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