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Hiep Phuoc power plant is a prominent facility in Vietnam's energy generation landscape, located at coordinates 10.6420° N latitude and 106.7500° E longitude. With a capacity of 375 MW, this oil-fired power plant is instrumental in meeting the growing electricity demands of the region. The facility utilizes oil as its primary fuel source, allowing it to generate power efficiently, particularly during peak demand periods. As Vietnam continues to experience rapid economic growth and urbanization, the role of Hiep Phuoc becomes increasingly important in ensuring energy security and reliability for the local grid. The operational context of Hiep Phuoc aligns with the country's energy strategy, which emphasizes the need for a diversified energy mix that can support both industrial and residential consumers. While the reliance on oil presents challenges in terms of carbon emissions, the plant's capacity assists in balancing supply and demand, especially as the country works towards integrating more renewable energy sources into its grid. Hiep Phuoc's significance lies not only in its contribution to the national energy supply but also in its role in supporting the transition towards a more sustainable energy future for Vietnam.

Capacity
375 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Hiep Phuoc Power Company
Location
10.6420°, 106.7500°

Vietnam, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 57. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
  • #5,476 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #202 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.48% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Hiep Phuoc Power Company operates 1 plants totalling 375 MW

Regional density

22 plants within 100 km, 13,002 MW combined

Nearest plant: Nhon Trach 1 (9.8 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 10.642000, 106.750000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
747.3 Kt
1150 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
11.96 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
162.5K
cars per year
99.6K
homes per year
34.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
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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