Raichihinskaya GRES is a 102 MW coal-fired power plant located in Russia, operated by JSC "FAR EASTERN GK" (JSC "DGK"). The facility generates electricity using coal, contributing to Russia's thermal power generation capacity. It is the 86th largest coal plant in Russia. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 0.18% of Russia's total coal capacity of 56,758 MW. Russia has 112 coal plants with a combined capacity of 56,758 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in Russia, Reftinskaya GRES at 3,800 MW, Raichihinskaya GRES is approximately one-thirty-seventh the size. Coal remains a major energy source in Russia, providing about 18% of the country's electricity generation. The Raichihinskaya GRES plant uses locally sourced coal, which is a critical component of the energy strategy in the Far East region. It is situated approximately 200 km from the city of Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East.
61 years old
Russia, Europe
Location
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
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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source
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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