Ctds power station is a 35 MW coal power plant in Mauritius, operated by Compagnie Thermique Sud since 2005. It is one of the few coal facilities on the island. Ranked #3 of 4 coal plants in Mauritius, Ctds power station's 35 MW represents 15.58% of the country's total coal capacity of 225 MW. The largest coal plant in Mauritius is Savannah Estate Sidec power station at 105 MW, making Ctds power station 3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km 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 Savanne District, approximately 40 km from the capital, Port Louis.
21 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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