Kemerovo thermal power station is an 80 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operated by Kuzbassenergo since 1940. Ranked #93 of 112 coal plants in Russia. Its 80 MW represents 0.14% of Russia's total coal capacity of 56,758 MW. The largest coal plant in Russia is Reftinskaya GRES at 3,800 MW, making Kemerovo 47.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include NOVO-KEMEROVO CHP (565 MW, Coal) and KEMEROVO GRES (485 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Kemerovo Oblast, approximately 200 km southwest of Novosibirsk.
86 years old
Russia, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Russia- 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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