Iasi-2 power station is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in Romania, operated by SC CET Iaşi SA since 1986. Ranked #11 of 11 coal plants in Romania. Its 60 MW represents 1.01% of Romania's total coal capacity of 5,957 MW. The largest coal plant in Romania is Turceni power station at 1,650 MW, making Iasi-2 27.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Iaşi County, approximately 400 km northeast of Bucharest.
40 years old
Romania, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Romania- Continent
- Europe
- 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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