UPPC is a 30 MW coal-fired power plant in the Philippines, operated by United Pulp & Paper Co. Inc since 1998. Ranked #33 of 34 coal plants in the Philippines. Its 30 MW represents 0.22% of the Philippines' total coal capacity of 13,351 MW. The largest coal plant in the Philippines is Sual Power Plant at 1,218 MW, making UPPC 40.6 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Sucat Thermal Power Plant (850 MW, Gas) and Bataan Combined Cycle Power Plant (648 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the province of Rizal, approximately 30 km east of Manila.
28 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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