Boryeong Power Station

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Boryeong Power Plant
Boryeong Power Station
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Coordinates 36°24′N126°29′E / 36.4°N 126.49°E / 36.4; 126.49 Coordinates: 36°24′N126°29′E / 36.4°N 126.49°E / 36.4; 126.49
Operator(s)
  • Korea Midland Power Company
Power generation
Nameplate capacity
  • 1,350 MW
  • 4,000 MW
  • 5,350 MW

Boryeong Power Station is a large coal-fired power station in South Korea. [1] [2] [3]

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