World Power Plants

Silopi Termik Santrali405 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Silopi Termik Santrali is a pivotal coal-fired power plant located in Turkey, contributing significantly to the national energy landscape. With a capacity of 405 MW, this facility plays a crucial role in meeting the energy demands of the region and supports the stability of the local grid. The plant employs advanced coal combustion technology, which allows for efficient energy generation while adhering to environmental regulations. Commissioned in 2009, Silopi Termik Santrali is operated by Silopi Elektrik Üretim and strategically positioned at coordinates 37.3105, 42.5957, ensuring it serves the energy needs of the southeastern Anatolia region. Turkey's energy policy emphasizes a balanced energy mix, and coal remains a vital component of this strategy. The Silopi plant not only aids in reducing energy imports but also strengthens the energy independence of Turkey. As part of the coal sector, it contributes to the country's goal of ensuring a reliable energy supply while transitioning towards greener sources in the long term.

Capacity
405 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Silopi Elektrik Üretim
Location
37.3105°, 42.5957°

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

17 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Silopi Elektrik Üretim operates 1 plants totalling 405 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 6,921 MW combined

Nearest plant: Cizre Dam (39.4 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 37.310475, 42.595695
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.60 Mt
1951 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
27.20 Mt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2049
23 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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