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Muzaffargarh Sugar Mill120 MW Coal

Coal

Muzaffargarh Sugar Mill is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan, operated by Fatima Group since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing to Pakistan's overall thermal power generation capacity. It is the 11th largest coal plant in Pakistan. With 120 MW, it represents 1.14% of the country's total coal capacity of 10,511 MW. Pakistan has 16 coal plants with a combined capacity of 10,511 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, Sahiwal Coal Power Project at 1,320 MW, this facility is roughly one-ninth the size. Coal is a significant component of Pakistan's energy mix, accounting for approximately 30% of the country's electricity generation. The Muzaffargarh Sugar Mill utilizes locally sourced coal, aligning with national efforts to enhance energy security. The plant is situated approximately 350 km southwest of Lahore in the Punjab province.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Fatima Group
Location
30.2934°, 70.9672°

Pakistan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 108. largest of 198 plants in Pakistan
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.12% of the installed capacity of Pakistan
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Fatima Group operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 8,605 MW combined

Nearest plant: Lalpir & PakGen Power Plant (13.6 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 30.293400, 70.967200
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
474.1 Kt
578 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.27 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2057
31 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
103.1K
cars per year
63.2K
homes per year
21.5M
trees to offset

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
Pakistan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

PakistanEnergy Profile

198
Total Plants
98.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalOil
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