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Yeongdong Thermal Power Plant325 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Located in South Korea, the Yeongdong Thermal Power Plant, known locally as 영동화력발전소, plays a vital role in the country's energy generation landscape. This coal-fired power plant boasts a capacity of 325 MW, contributing significantly to the national energy mix. Operated by 한국남동발전, the facility utilizes advanced coal technology to ensure efficient energy production while adhering to environmental standards. The power plant's geographical coordinates, 37.7392° N latitude and 128.9797° E longitude, place it in a region that is strategically important for energy distribution within South Korea. As the country works towards energy diversification and reducing dependency on fossil fuels, facilities like Yeongdong serve as a transitional source of energy, providing stability to the local grid. The significance of this power generation facility is further underscored by South Korea's energy policies, which seek to balance energy security with sustainable practices. Yeongdong Thermal Power Plant not only supports the energy needs of the surrounding communities but also plays a crucial role in the overall energy infrastructure of South Korea.

Capacity
325 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
한국남동발전
Location
37.7392°, 128.9797°

South Korea, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 125. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
  • #5,827 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,823 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.13% of the installed capacity of South Korea
Age & fleet comparison

27 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Korea South-East Power operates 6 plants totalling 12,654 MW

Regional density

23 plants within 100 km, 33,320 MW combined

Nearest plant: Anin Power Plant (0.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 37.739178, 128.979652
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.28 Mt
1566 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
34.67 Mt
Over 27 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
279.1K
cars per year
171.2K
homes per year
58.4M
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
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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