World Power Plants

Yeongdong Thermal Power Station325 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Yeongdong Thermal Power Plant, also referred to as 영동화력발전소, is a significant coal-fired power plant located in South Korea. With a capacity of 325 MW, this facility is operated by 한국남동발전 and plays an essential role in the country's energy generation system. Its geographical coordinates, 37.7392° N and 128.9797° E, position it in a region critical for energy supply and distribution. As South Korea aims to diversify its energy sources, the Yeongdong plant provides a reliable source of electricity, ensuring that the local grid remains stable. The use of coal in its operations highlights the plant's contribution to the country's energy mix, even as South Korea pursues policies for cleaner energy solutions. The Yeongdong Thermal Power Plant is integral to meeting the energy needs of surrounding communities while navigating the country's transition toward more sustainable practices.

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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