World Power Plants

OCI SE303 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

OCI SE is a prominent biomass power generation facility in South Korea, located at coordinates 35.9389, 126.5662. With a capacity of 303 MW, this plant is operated by OCI SE㈜ and plays a vital role in the country's energy strategy by harnessing biomass as a renewable fuel source. The facility contributes to South Korea's efforts to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, aligning with national policies aimed at promoting sustainable energy practices. Biomass energy generation is particularly significant in South Korea, where the government has committed to increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix. The technology used at OCI SE involves converting organic materials into electricity, which not only helps in energy production but also supports waste management by utilizing by-products that would otherwise contribute to landfill. The significance of OCI SE extends beyond its output; it represents a shift towards greener energy solutions and showcases the potential of biomass in contributing to a sustainable future for South Korea.

Capacity
303 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
OCI SE㈜
Location
35.9389°, 126.5662°

South Korea, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 129. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
  • #6,003 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #8 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.12% of the installed capacity of South Korea
Operator portfolio

OCI SE Co., Ltd. operates 1 plants totalling 303 MW

Regional density

35 plants within 100 km, 42,489 MW combined

Nearest plant: 한화에너지 군산공장 (3.1 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 35.938891, 126.566208
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
396.8 Kt
1725 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
86.3K
cars per year
52.9K
homes per year
18.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Biomass
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
South Korea
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

South KoreaEnergy Profile

265
Total Plants
255.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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