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Białystok Power Station203.5 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Białystok Power Station plays a pivotal role in Poland's energy landscape, holding the #74 rank among the country's 318 power generation facilities. With a capacity of 203.5 MW, this coal-fired plant is the 53rd largest within the 124 coal plants operating in Poland, which remains heavily reliant on coal for its energy needs. The facility utilizes traditional coal combustion technology, contributing significantly to the local grid while simultaneously underscoring the challenges associated with transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Located within a 50-kilometer radius of EC Białystok, which has a capacity of 198 MW and also operates on coal, Białystok Power Station is part of a concentrated energy hub that underscores the dominance of coal in the region. Poland's energy profile is characterized by a total capacity of 82,656 MW, where coal remains the predominant fuel, providing approximately 70% of the national electricity generation. Białystok Power Station's output represents 0.25% of the national capacity, illustrating its role in sustaining local energy demands while also raising questions about the future of coal in the face of European Union climate targets. As the country navigates its energy transition, this facility, commissioned in the mid-20th century, faces increasing pressure to adapt or innovate in line with sustainability goals. The operator of the plant has been pivotal in discussions regarding the modernization of coal technology and potential shifts toward renewable energy solutions. Looking ahead, Białystok Power Station stands at a crossroads, with opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions amidst a rapidly changing energy landscape in Poland.

Capacity
203.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1968

58 years old

Owner
Energa
Location
53.1483°, 23.1692°

Poland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 74. largest of 318 plants in Poland
  • #7,337 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,103 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.25% of the installed capacity of Poland
Age & fleet comparison

58 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Energa operates 3 plants totalling 1,171 MW

Regional density

6 plants within 100 km, 406 MW combined

Nearest plant: FF Zagroby-Zakrzewo (70.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 53.148333, 23.169167
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
804.0 Kt
980 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
46.63 Mt
Over 58 years of operation
Past Retirement
2008
18 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
174.8K
cars per year
107.2K
homes per year
36.5M
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
Poland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

PolandEnergy Profile

318
Total Plants
82.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasNuclear
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