Tigyit is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Myanmar, commissioned in 2005. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing significantly to Myanmar's energy generation capacity. It is the largest coal plant in Myanmar, ranking 1st among 2 coal plants. With 120 MW, it represents 72.73% of the country's total coal capacity of 165 MW. Myanmar has 2 coal plants with a combined capacity of 165 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Tigyit at 120 MW, it is equal in size as it is the only other coal facility. Coal plays a significant role in Myanmar's energy mix, contributing around 10% of the total electricity generation. The Tigyit plant is strategically located to utilize local coal resources, supporting energy independence. The facility is situated approximately 50 km from Mandalay in the central region of Myanmar.
21 years old
Myanmar, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Myanmar- 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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