Philippines

Davao Therma South power station — 300 MW Coal

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Davao Therma South power station is a 300 MW coal power plant located in Philippines. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
300 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2016

Year online

Owner
ThermaSouth

Operator

Location
6.96, 125.48

Coordinates

Insights

#34
largest in %s
#1,851
largest %s worldwide
#6,026
largest worldwide
2016
%d yrs newer than avg
1
operated by %s
17
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
300 MW
Commissioned
2016
Status
Operational
Owner
ThermaSouth
Country
Philippines
Coordinates
6.964, 125.480

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1.2M t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
47.4M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
820 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

257,658
cars / year
158,030
homes / year
53.9M
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Davao Therma South power station is an important coal-fired power generation facility located in the Philippines, with geographical coordinates of 6.9644, 125.4797. With a notable capacity of 300 MW, this power plant plays a crucial role in supplying energy to the Mindanao region, which has historically faced energy supply challenges. Commissioned in 2016, Davao Therma South is operated by ThermaSouth, a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, which is known for its commitment to sustainable energy practices. Utilizing advanced coal combustion technology, the facility efficiently generates electricity from coal, contributing significantly to the country’s energy mix and addressing the growing power demand in the region. Given the strategic importance of Mindanao in the Philippines’ energy landscape, Davao Therma South helps stabilize the local grid by providing essential baseload power. Furthermore, it aligns with the Philippines’ energy policies aimed at enhancing energy security and ensuring reliable supply for both residential and commercial consumers. By addressing the energy needs of a rapidly developing region, Davao Therma South serves as a vital asset in promoting economic growth and improving the overall quality of life for its inhabitants. As such, the Davao Therma South power station stands out as a key player in the Philippine energy sector.

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