World Power Plants

Bekirli‑1405 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Bekirli‑1 power plant is a coal-fired generation facility located in Turkey, contributing 405 MW to the national energy grid. As part of Turkey's energy mix, this plant underscores the country's reliance on coal as a significant source of electricity generation. Positioned at coordinates 40.4436 latitude and 27.1305 longitude, Bekirli‑1 plays an essential role in meeting the growing electricity demands of the region. The plant employs traditional coal technology, which, while being a well-established method of power generation, faces increasing scrutiny due to environmental concerns. Nonetheless, coal remains a crucial component of Turkey's energy policy, as the country seeks to balance energy security with sustainability goals. The Bekirli‑1 facility is notable for its capacity to provide baseload power, ensuring a stable and continuous electricity supply, which is vital for both residential and industrial consumers. In the context of Turkey's energy landscape, this power generation facility is important in supporting the local grid, particularly in times of peak demand, while also reflecting the challenges and transitions the country faces in its journey towards a more diversified and sustainable energy future.

Capacity
405 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Zorlu Energy
Location
40.4436°, 27.1305°

Turkey, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 69. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
  • #5,199 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,698 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.43% of the installed capacity of Turkey
Age & fleet comparison

12 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Zorlu Energy operates 15 plants totalling 2,460 MW

Regional density

18 plants within 100 km, 7,013 MW combined

Nearest plant: İÇDAŞ Bekirli-2 power station (8.4 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 40.443551, 27.130533
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.60 Mt
1951 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
19.20 Mt
Over 12 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2054
28 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
347.8K
cars per year
213.3K
homes per year
72.7M
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
Turkey
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

TurkeyEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
94.5 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroNuclear
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