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SEC is a 118 MW coal-fired power plant located in the Philippines, operated by Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC). The plant was commissioned in 2016 and generates electricity using coal. Ranked as the 29th largest coal plant in the Philippines, SEC represents 0.88% 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, SEC is about 1/10th its size. Coal remains a major energy source in the Philippines, accounting for approximately 39% of the total electricity generation. The country relies heavily on coal to meet its growing energy demand, despite ongoing efforts to diversify its energy portfolio. The plant is located in the Mindanao region, near the city of General Santos.

Capacity
118 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC)
Location
5.8710°, 125.0789°

Philippines, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 72. largest of 223 plants in Philippines
  • #9,397 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,316 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.33% of the installed capacity of Philippines
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) operates 1 plants totalling 118 MW

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 747 MW combined

Nearest plant: Siguil River hydropower plant (10.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 5.871000, 125.078900
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
466.2 Kt
569 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.66 Mt
Over 10 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2056
30 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
101.3K
cars per year
62.2K
homes per year
21.2M
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
Philippines
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

PhilippinesEnergy Profile

223
Total Plants
35.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroOil
Top Fuels

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