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.
10 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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