Faisalabad Sitara Chemical power plant is a 40 MW coal power plant in Pakistan, operated by Sitara Chemical Industries Ltd since 2016. Ranked #14 of 16 coal plants in Pakistan. Its 40 MW represents 0.38% of Pakistan's 10,511 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Pakistan is Sahiwal Coal Power Project at 1,320 MW, making Faisalabad Sitara Chemical power plant 33 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Faisalabad Liberty Power Tech Power Plant (202 MW, Oil), Faisalabad Power Station (144 MW, Gas), and Crescent Power Tech Ltd. (27 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Punjab province, approximately 120 km west of Lahore.
10 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Pakistan- 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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