Jinju Landfill Gas is a 15 MW waste power plant in South Korea. It generates 21.7% of South Korea's total waste capacity of 69 MW from 4 plants. Ranked #2 of 4 waste plants in South Korea, the largest waste plant in the country is Sudokwon at 50 MW, making Jinju Landfill Gas 3.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hadong Power Plant (4000 MW, Coal), 하동화력발전소 (4000 MW, Coal), and Hadong (4000 MW, Coal). The facility is located in South Gyeongsang Province, approximately 400 km southeast of Seoul.
South Korea, Asia
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
South Korea- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nearby Power Plants
Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview
Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.
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