Nong Son is a 30 MW coal-fired power plant in Vietnam, operated by Vinacomin. It ranks as the smallest coal plant in the country, which has a total of 35 coal plants generating 21,016 MW. Ranked #35 of 35 coal plants in Vietnam, Nong Son's 30 MW accounts for 0.14% of the nation's coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Vietnam is Nhà máy Nhiệt điện Duyên Hải 1 at 1,245 MW, making Nong Son 41.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include A Vuong (210 MW, Hydro), Dak Mi 4 (190 MW, Hydro), and Song Tranh 2 (190 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Quảng Nam Province, approximately 90 km southeast of Da Nang.
Vietnam, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Vietnam- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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