PRK

Rajin — 400 MW Coal

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

Capacity
400 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2000

Year online

Owner
Korean Electric Power Corporation

Operator

Location
41.78, 129.79

Coordinates

Insights

#7
largest in North Korea
#1,708
largest Coal worldwide
#5,237
largest worldwide
2000
3 yrs newer than avg
4
operated by Korean Electric Power…
5
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
400 MW
Commissioned
2000
Status
Operational
Owner
Korean Electric Power Corporation
Country
PRK
Coordinates
41.778, 129.792

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1,580,304 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
63,212,160 t

over ~40 yrs

Intensity
820 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

343,544
cars / year
210,707
homes / year
71,832,000
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

Rajin is a coal-fired power generation facility located in North Korea, contributing a substantial 400 MW to the country’s energy output. This power plant employs conventional coal technology, which involves the burning of coal to produce steam that drives turbines for electricity generation. Positioned at coordinates 41.7784, 129.7915, Rajin plays a crucial role in the local energy grid, ensuring a steady supply of electricity to the surrounding areas. The facility’s contribution is particularly significant in a region where energy demands are high, and the reliance on coal remains prevalent. As North Korea continues to navigate its energy policies, Rajin exemplifies the country’s dependence on coal as a key energy source, despite global trends toward renewable energy alternatives. The strategic importance of this power plant is underscored by its capacity to support industrial growth and meet the essential energy needs of local communities.

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