BIH

Gacko Coal CHP Power Plant Bosnia and Herzegovina — 300 MW Coal

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Gacko Coal CHP Power Plant Bosnia and Herzegovina is a 300 MW coal power plant located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
300 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske

Operator

Location
43.17, 18.51

Coordinates

Insights

#5
largest in %s
#1,851
largest %s worldwide
#6,026
largest worldwide
2010
%d yrs newer than avg
3
operated by %s
16
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
300 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske
Country
BIH
Coordinates
43.172, 18.513

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

Located in Bosnia and Herzegovina at coordinates 43.1724, 18.5128, the Gacko Coal CHP Power Plant is a critical facility in the country’s energy generation landscape. With a capacity of 300 MW, this coal-fired power plant employs established combustion technology to provide both electricity and thermal energy, showcasing its dual-functionality as a combined heat and power plant. Gacko plays a significant role in the national energy mix, contributing essential power to the grid and supporting local heating requirements. The energy policy context in Bosnia and Herzegovina recognizes the need for reliable energy sources, and Gacko’s operational status aligns with this necessity, particularly in addressing peak demand periods and ensuring energy stability. As the country faces challenges related to energy transition, Gacko’s capacity and efficiency remain vital to the local energy landscape, underscoring the importance of coal in the current energy supply framework. The facility not only supports the local economy by providing jobs but also contributes to the energy security essential for the region’s growth and development.

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