December 12th Power plant is a 100 MW coal power plant in North Korea, with no specified operator or commissioning year. Ranked #13 of 16 coal plants in North Korea. Its 100 MW represents 1.85% of North Korea's total coal capacity of 5,403 MW. The largest coal plant in North Korea is Pukchang power station at 1,600 MW, making this facility 16 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include East Pyongyang power station (500 MW, Coal) and Pyongyang power station (400 MW, Coal). The facility is located in South Pyongan Province, approximately 60 km northeast of Pyongyang.
11 years old
North Korea, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
North Korea- 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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