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Nha may Nhiet dien Cao Ngan115 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

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.

Capacity
115 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Công ty Nhiệt điện Cao Ngạn
Location
21.6118°, 105.8137°

Vietnam, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Operator portfolio

Công ty Nhiệt điện Cao Ngạn operates 1 plants totalling 115 MW

Regional density

16 plants within 100 km, 5,119 MW combined

Nearest plant: Cao Ngan (0.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 21.611757, 105.813733
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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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