Belle Vue power station is a 70 MW coal-fired power plant in Mauritius, operated by Comp Therm Belle Vue since 2000. Ranked #2 of 4 coal plants in Mauritius. This plant's 70 MW accounts for 31.15% of Mauritius's total coal capacity of 225 MW. The largest coal plant in Mauritius is Savannah Estate Sidec power station at 105 MW, making Belle Vue 1.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Fort William Ceb (150 MW, Oil), Fort George (137.424 MW, Oil), and Savannah Estate Sidec power station (105 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Flacq District, approximately 30 km east of the capital, Port Louis.
26 years old
Mauritius, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mauritius- Continent
- Africa
- 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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