Coal · Japan

Sunagawa power station

Sunagawa power station is a 250 MW coal-fired power station located in Hokkaido, Japan. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1977.

250 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1977Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 250 MW).

Technology: subcritical; fuel: coal: bituminous.

Ownership: Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc.

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
Unit 3 125 MW Operating subcritical 1977 2027
Unit 4 125 MW Operating subcritical 1982 2027

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Sunagawa power station?

Sunagawa power station has a capacity of 250 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Sunagawa power station?

Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc.

Where is Sunagawa power station located?

It is located in Hokkaido, Japan. Approximate coordinates: 43.4647, 141.8912.

When did Sunagawa power station start operating?

Start year: 1977. Current status: Operating.

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