Coal Power Plants in North Korea
16 plants · 5,403 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pukchang power station | 1,600 | 1976 |
| 2 | Hamhung | 500 | 1987 |
| 3 | East Pyongyang power station | 500 | 2006 |
| 4 | Chongjin City power station | 450 | 1987 |
| 5 | Rajin | 400 | 2000 |
| 6 | Sunchon power station | 400 | 1984 |
| 7 | Pyongyang power station | 400 | 1965 |
| 8 | The June 16th Power Plant | 200 | 1975 |
| 9 | River Chongchon | 200 | 1987 |
| 10 | December (Nampo) power station | 200 | 1996 |
| 11 | Sariwon | 200 | 1989 |
| 12 | Haeju Cement | 200 | 2015 |
| 13 | December 12th Power plant | 100 | 2015 |
| 14 | The Feburary 8th Vinylon | 29 | 2015 |
| 15 | Hongnam Fertilizer | 18 | — |
| 16 | Chongjin Chemical Fiber | 6 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions: Coal Power in North Korea
How many Coal power plants are in North Korea?
North Korea has 16 Coal power plants with a combined installed capacity of 5,403 MW.
What is the largest Coal power plant in North Korea?
Pukchang power station is the largest Coal power plant in North Korea, with an installed capacity of 1,600 MW, commissioned in 1976.
What is the newest Coal power plant in North Korea?
The most recently commissioned Coal power plant in North Korea is Haeju Cement (2015).
What is the average size of a Coal power plant in North Korea?
The average Coal power plant in North Korea has a capacity of 338 MW.