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Pyongyang power station — 400 MW Coal

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Pyongyang power station is a 400 MW coal power plant located in North Korea. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
400 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1965

Year online

Owner
Pyongyang Power Plant

Operator

Location
39.01, 125.71

Coordinates

Insights

#7
largest in %s
#1,708
largest %s worldwide
#5,237
largest worldwide
1965
%d yrs older than avg
1
operated by %s
11
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
400 MW
Commissioned
1965
Status
Operational
Owner
Pyongyang Power Plant
Country
PRK
Coordinates
39.009, 125.711

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1.6M t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
63.2M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
820 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

343,544
cars / year
210,707
homes / year
71.8M
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

Pyongyang power station is a significant coal-fired power generation facility in North Korea, boasting a capacity of 400 MW. Commissioned in 1965 and operated by the Pyongyang Power Plant, this facility plays a vital role in the country’s energy landscape by utilizing coal as its primary fuel source. The technology used is characteristic of conventional coal power plants, which generate electricity through the combustion of coal, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Located at coordinates 39.0093, 125.7109, the power station is strategically positioned to serve the energy needs of the capital city, Pyongyang, and its surrounding areas. As North Korea continues to focus on coal as a primary energy source, the Pyongyang power station remains a critical component of the national energy mix, providing essential electricity to support both residential and industrial sectors. The operational significance of this power plant reflects the ongoing reliance on fossil fuels within the country, amidst a backdrop of increasing global interest in renewable energy solutions.

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