Kangdong power station
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Kangdong power station (강동화력발전소) is a cancelled power station in Samdung, Kangdong, Pyongyang, North Korea. It is also known as Gangdong power station.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Kangdong power station | Samdung, Kangdong, Pyongyang, North Korea | 39.001994, 126.161939 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: 39.001994, 126.161939
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 300 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Kangdong Thermal Plant Complex [100.0%] |
Background
The North Korean government began constructing the 300 MW coal-fired Kandong power station outside its capital, Pyongyang. The new power plant appeared to be an attempt to supplement the country's aging Pukchang power station. Satellite imagery suggested construction began in 2010-2011. The planned completion date was unknown.[1]
The time lapse feature of Google Earth shows little or no change to the partially built plant between October 2013 and December 2021, indicating that the project is on hold. Planet satellite images also showed no development from 2017 to December 2021. The project appears to be abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Diarmaid Williams, "Coal-fired power plant under construction in North Korea," Power Engineering International, November 26, 2014
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of coal-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Coal Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
