World Power Plants

Oslomej Coal Power Plant Macedonia125 MW Coal

Coal

Oslomej Coal Power Plant is a 125 MW coal-fired facility located in Macedonia. The plant generates electricity using coal, contributing to the country's overall energy generation. It ranks as the 2nd largest coal plant in Macedonia. With 125 MW, it represents 15.62% of Macedonia's total coal capacity of 800 MW. Macedonia has 2 coal plants with a combined capacity of 800 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in Macedonia, Bitola Coal Power Plant at 675 MW, Oslomej is approximately 1/5th the size. Coal is a significant energy source in Macedonia, accounting for a large portion of the country's electricity generation. The Oslomej plant plays a role in meeting local energy demands. It is located in the Vardar region, approximately 70 km southwest of Skopje.

Capacity
125 MW
Commissioning Year
1980

46 years old

Owner
ELEM
Location
41.5824°, 21.0006°

North Macedonia, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 3. largest of 12 plants in North Macedonia
  • #9,117 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,283 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 9.17% of the installed capacity of North Macedonia
Age & fleet comparison

46 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

ELEM operates 9 plants totalling 1,224 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 41.582400, 21.000600
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
493.8 Kt
602 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
22.72 Mt
Over 46 years of operation
Past Retirement
2020
6 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
107.4K
cars per year
65.8K
homes per year
22.4M
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
North Macedonia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

North MacedoniaEnergy Profile

12
Total Plants
1.4 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydro
Top Fuels

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.