Coal · Japan

NSC Muroran Works power station

NSC Muroran Works power station is a 245 MW coal-fired power station located in Hokkaido, Japan. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2001.

245 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2001Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 245 MW).

Technology: unknown, subcritical; fuel: industrial by-product: blast furnace gas, coal: unknown, coal: unknown.

Ownership: Nippon Steel Corp.

Why it matters

  • Coal-fired units are typically run as baseload or mid-merit plants and are the most carbon-intensive form of power generation, which makes their retirement schedules a key indicator of national transition plans.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
1 100 MW Operating unknown 2001
Unit 5 145 MW Operating subcritical 2001

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of NSC Muroran Works power station?

NSC Muroran Works power station has a capacity of 245 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns NSC Muroran Works power station?

Nippon Steel Corp.

Where is NSC Muroran Works power station located?

It is located in Hokkaido, Japan. Approximate coordinates: 42.3507, 140.9930.

When did NSC Muroran Works power station start operating?

Start year: 2001. Current status: Operating.

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