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EC International Paper Kwidzyn112 MW Coal

Coal

EC International Paper Kwidzyn is a 112 MW coal-fired power plant located in Kwidzyn, Poland. Operated by International Paper, the facility contributes to Poland's energy production. It plays a role in supporting the local industrial sector. This plant ranks as the 67th largest coal plant in Poland. With a capacity of 112 MW, it accounts for 0.18% of Poland's total coal capacity of 62,066 MW. Poland has 124 coal plants with a combined capacity of 62,066 MW. The largest coal plant, Bełchatów, has a capacity of 5,472 MW, making EC International Paper Kwidzyn about 2% the size of this facility. Coal remains a dominant source of energy in Poland, providing approximately 80% of the country's electricity generation. The EC International Paper Kwidzyn plant supports this reliance on coal, ensuring energy availability for local industries. It is situated in the northern part of Poland, approximately 70 km from Gdańsk.

Capacity
112 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
International Paper
Location
53.7002°, 18.9210°

Poland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 99. largest of 318 plants in Poland
  • #9,552 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,327 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.14% of the installed capacity of Poland
Age & fleet comparison

26 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

International Paper operates 3 plants totalling 245 MW

Regional density

31 plants within 100 km, 1,568 MW combined

Nearest plant: EW Kisielice II (8.2 km)

Data provenance

Source: ENTSOE

Location

Coordinates:: 53.700200, 18.921000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
442.5 Kt
540 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
11.50 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
96.2K
cars per year
59.0K
homes per year
20.1M
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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