Nhà máy Nhiệt điện Cao Ngạn is a 115 MW coal-fired power plant located in Vietnam, operated by Công ty Nhiệt điện Cao Ngạn. The facility generates electricity using coal as its primary fuel source. Ranking as the 29th largest coal plant in Vietnam, Nhà máy Nhiệt điện Cao Ngạn 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, which has a capacity of 1,245 MW, this facility is approximately one-twelve the size. Coal is a significant energy source in Vietnam, contributing around 27% of the country's electricity generation. The country's reliance on coal is driven by its abundant domestic coal reserves and energy demands. The plant is located in the northern region of Vietnam, approximately 70 km from the capital, Hanoi.
Vietnam, Asia
- 111. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
- #9,472 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,323 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
Công ty Nhiệt điện Cao Ngạn operates 1 plants totalling 115 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 5,119 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
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
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