The February 8th Vinylon is a 29 MW coal-fired power plant in North Korea, commissioned in 1989. Ranked #14 of 16 coal plants in North Korea. Its 29 MW represents 0.54% 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 The February 8th Vinylon 55.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hamhung (500 MW, Coal) and Hongnam Fertilizer (18 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the South Hamgyong province, approximately 150 km southeast of Pyongyang.
11 years old
North Korea, Asia
- 26. largest of 31 plants in North Korea
- #17,087 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,636 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.31% of the installed capacity of North Korea
11 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
State-owned enterprise operates 1 plants totalling 29 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 1,067 MW combined
Source: The People's Korea
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
North Korea- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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