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Taraz Energy Center60 MW Coal

Coal

ТаразЭнергоОрталық is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in Kazakhstan, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #42 of 46 coal plants in Kazakhstan, this facility's 60 MW represents 0.2% 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 ТаразЭнергоОрталық 66.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Жамбыл мемлекеттік аудандық электр станциясы (1230 MW, Gas) and OJSC Zhambyl GRES (1230 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Жамбыл region, approximately 200 km west of Almaty.

Capacity
60 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
42.9041°, 71.4077°

Kazakhstan, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 42.904088, 71.407665
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
237.0 Kt
289 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.5K
cars per year
31.6K
homes per year
10.8M
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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