Magadan Thermal Power Station is a 96 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operated by PJSC "Magadanenergo". Ranked #88 of 112 coal plants in Russia, Magadan's 96 MW represents 0.17% of the country's total coal capacity of 56,758 MW. The largest coal plant in Russia is Reftinskaya GRES at 3,800 MW, making Magadan 39.6 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Magadan Oblast, approximately 1,200 km from the city of Magadan.
51 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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