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Cao Ngan is a 115 MW coal-fired power plant located in Vietnam, operated by Vinacomin. The plant generates electricity from coal and is part of Vietnam's energy infrastructure. It ranks as the 29th largest coal plant in Vietnam. With a capacity of 115 MW, it represents 0.55% of the country's total coal capacity of 21,016 MW. Vietnam has 35 coal plants with a combined capacity of 21,016 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Nhà máy Nhiệt điện Duyên Hải 1 at 1,245 MW, Cao Ngan is approximately 9.2% the size. Coal is a major energy source in Vietnam, contributing to about 40% of the country's electricity generation. The government continues to invest in coal infrastructure to meet growing energy demands. Cao Ngan is located in the northern region of Vietnam, approximately 50 km from Hanoi.

Capacity
115 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Vinacomin
Location
21.6130°, 105.8200°

Vietnam, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 111. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
  • #9,466 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,323 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.15% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
Operator portfolio

Vinacomin operates 6 plants totalling 1,515 MW

Regional density

16 plants within 100 km, 5,119 MW combined

Nearest plant: Nhà máy Nhiệt điện Cao Ngạn (0.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 21.613000, 105.820000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
454.3 Kt
554 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
98.8K
cars per year
60.6K
homes per year
20.7M
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
Vietnam
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

VietnamEnergy Profile

326
Total Plants
78.7 GW
Total Capacity
HydroCoalGasNuclear
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