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Abakan power station406 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

The Abakan power station, located in Russia at coordinates 53.7194, 91.3219, is a notable coal-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 406 MW. This plant plays a significant role in the local energy landscape, providing essential electricity to the surrounding areas. As coal remains a primary energy source in many parts of Russia, the Abakan power station underscores the country's reliance on this fuel type for energy generation. The operational context for this power plant is influenced by regional energy demands, and its coal generation technology is designed to optimize electricity output while meeting regulatory standards. The importance of the Abakan power station is further heightened by its contribution to the local grid, ensuring that residents and industries have access to reliable energy. In light of global trends towards renewable energy, the Abakan power station represents the ongoing reliance on coal in Russia, balancing the need for energy security with the challenges posed by environmental considerations.

Capacity
406 MW
Commissioning Year
1970

56 years old

Owner
Siberian Generating Company
Location
53.7194°, 91.3219°

Russia, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 188. largest of 652 plants in Russia
  • #5,197 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,696 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.13% of the installed capacity of Russia
Age & fleet comparison

56 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Siberian Generating Company operates 4 plants totalling 2,587 MW

Regional density

3 plants within 100 km, 411 MW combined

Nearest plant: Abakan SES (2.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 53.719444, 91.321944
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.60 Mt
1956 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
89.82 Mt
Over 56 years of operation
Past Retirement
2010
16 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
348.7K
cars per year
213.9K
homes per year
72.9M
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
Russia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

RussiaEnergy Profile

652
Total Plants
311.6 GW
Total Capacity
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