Coal Power Generation

Coal power generation refers to the process in which coal fuel is combusted to generate electricity. Coal power generation stations are normally located relatively close to where coal is mined. There are various grades of coal, each with slightly different characteristics.

Industry History

Industry Structure and Size

Geographic Distribution

Types of Coal

Emissions Profile

Current Emissions

Historical Trends

Projected Emissions (Baseline)

CCUS Relevance and Drivers

Role of the Industry in Net Zero Pathways

CO₂ Sources and Capture Opportunities

Major Emission Sources and Process Steps

Discuss the coal power generation process

Typical Gas Characteristics

The flue gases from a coal power plant have various compositions and impurities depending on factors such as the type of coal fuel, local impurities (such as sulphur) and treatment systems (such as selective catalytic reduction to reduce NOx)

Table XXX outlines examples of known flue gas CO₂ concentrations and compositions from coal power stations around the world.

† - In development or in construction

CCUS Technologies in the Industry

Capture Technologies Applied

Technology Readiness and Demonstration Status

Example CCUS Projects

Operating Projects

Projects Under Development

Cancelled or On-Hold Projects (if notable)

Costs and Economics

Data Sources and Methodology

Emissions Data Sources

Assumptions and Boundaries

Limitations and Uncertainties

References

External Links

Table 1: Coal Power Flue Gas CO₂ Concentrations from select power stations around the world.
Power Station (Unit)	Country	Flue Gas CO₂ Concentration (mol%)	Capture Facility Present?	Known Impurities	Source
Boundary Dam (Unit 3)	Canada	XXX	Yes (CCU)	SOx NOx	Source
Petra Nova (Unit 8)	United States	TBC	Yes	SOx NOx	Source
Gerlad Gentleman (Unit TBC)	United States	TBC	No†	SOx NOx	Source