Asan Baebang CHP is a 113.9 MW gas-fired power plant located in South Korea, operated by Korea National Housing Corporation. The facility primarily uses natural gas for electricity generation and contributes to the country's overall energy supply. It is the 66th largest gas plant in South Korea. With 113.9 MW, it represents 0.15% of the country's total gas capacity of 76,316 MW. South Korea has 70 gas plants with a combined capacity of 76,316 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in the country, Taean Thermal Power Plant at 6,446 MW, Asan Baebang CHP is approximately 0.017 times the size. Natural gas is a significant part of South Korea's energy mix, accounting for around 30% of the total electricity generation. The country relies heavily on imported gas due to limited domestic resources. Asan Baebang CHP is located in the Chungcheongnam-do province, approximately 150 km south of Seoul.
South Korea, Asia
- 153. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
- #9,524 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,168 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of South Korea
Korea National Housing Corporation operates 1 plants totalling 114 MW
92 plants within 100 km, 106,380 MW combined
Source: Lotte E&C
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
South Korea- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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