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suwanyeolbyeonghabbaljeonso118 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Suwanyeolbyeonghabbaljeonso is a 118 MW gas-fired power plant located in South Korea, operated by 수완에너지. The plant generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's energy production. It is the 63rd largest gas plant in South Korea. With 118 MW, it represents 0.15% of South Korea'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 country's largest gas plant, Taean Thermal Power Plant at 6,446 MW, this facility is approximately 1/55th the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in South Korea's energy mix, providing around 26% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on gas is part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce emissions. The facility is situated approximately 350 km southwest of Seoul in the Jeollanam-do province.

Capacity
118 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
수완에너지
Location
35.1965°, 126.8303°

South Korea, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 150. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
  • #9,400 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,140 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.05% of the installed capacity of South Korea
Operator portfolio

Suwon Energy operates 2 plants totalling 236 MW

Regional density

45 plants within 100 km, 43,085 MW combined

Nearest plant: Gwangju (13 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 35.196546, 126.830339
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
227.9 Kt
465 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
49.5K
cars per year
30.4K
homes per year
10.4M
trees to offset

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

South KoreaEnergy Profile

265
Total Plants
255.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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