CEBU TPP (Salcon) is a 106.8 MW coal-fired power plant located in Cebu, Philippines. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing to the country's energy supply since its commissioning. It ranks as the 30th largest coal plant in the Philippines. With 106.8 MW, it represents 0.8% of the country's total coal capacity of 13,351 MW. The Philippines has 34 coal plants with a combined capacity of 13,351 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Sual Power Plant at 1,218 MW, CEBU TPP is about one-tenth the size. Coal remains a significant energy source in the Philippines, providing approximately 60% of the country's electricity generation. The CEBU TPP plant is situated in a region with easy access to coal supplies, approximately 10 km from Cebu City in the Central Visayas region.
11 years old
Philippines, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Philippines- 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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