Dornod power station is a 36 MW coal power plant in Mongolia, operated by Central Energy System since 1982. Ranked #3 of 3 coal plants in Mongolia, Dornod accounts for 4.48% of the country's total coal capacity of 804 MW. The largest coal plant in Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar-4 Thermal Power Plant at 570 MW, making Dornod 15.8 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Dornod power station. It is located in the Dornod Province, approximately 400 km from Ulaanbaatar, the capital city.
44 years old
Mongolia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mongolia- Continent
- Asia
- 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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