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Vortkuta HPP-125 MW Coal

Coal

Vortkuta HPP-1 is a 25 MW coal power plant in Russia, operated by OOO Vorkuta Thermal Power Station since 1942. Ranked #99 of 112 coal plants in Russia, Vortkuta HPP-1 accounts for 0.04% 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 Vortkuta HPP-1 152 times smaller. The nearest plant is Vorkuta HPP-2 (270 MW, Coal). This facility is located in the Komi Republic, approximately 1,200 km northeast of Moscow.

Capacity
25 MW
Commissioning Year
1942

84 years old

Owner
OOO Vorkuta Thermal Power Station
Location
67.5000°, 64.0181°

Russia, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 67.500000, 64.018100
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
98.8 Kt
120 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.30 Mt
Over 84 years of operation
Past Retirement
1982
44 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
21.5K
cars per year
13.2K
homes per year
4.5M
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

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652
Total Plants
311.6 GW
Total Capacity
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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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