Yoesu Lotte is an 80 MW gas-fired power plant in South Korea, operated by Lotte Group since 2003. Ranked #67 of 70 gas plants in South Korea. Its 80 MW represents 0.1% of South Korea's 76,316 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in South Korea is Taean Thermal Power Plant at 6,446 MW, making Yoesu Lotte 80.6 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Hadong Power Plant (4000 MW, Coal), 하동화력발전소 (4000 MW, Coal), and Hadong (4000 MW, Coal). The facility is located in South Jeolla Province, approximately 350 km south of Seoul.
23 years old
South Korea, Asia
Location
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
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