Overview
Daegu Innovation City is a 415 MW gas power plant in South Korea, operated by Daegu City Gas. It supplies electricity to the Daegu metropolitan area.
Daegu Innovation City is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Daegu, South Korea. With a capacity of 415 megawatts, it is a medium-scale plant within the country's gas power sector. The plant is owned and operated by Daegu City Gas, a municipal utility serving the Daegu region. The facility operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or oil. South Korea's power generation sector is regulated under national emission standards, including the Act on the Allocation and Trading of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, which sets caps on CO2 emissions. Gas plants like Daegu Innovation City play a key role in the country's energy mix, supporting grid stability and peak demand. The plant's location in Daegu, a major city in southeastern South Korea, positions it to serve urban and industrial electricity needs. Its operational status ensures reliable power supply to the region. As part of South Korea's transition to cleaner energy, gas-fired plants are expected to continue bridging the gap between coal and renewables.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower SOx, NOx, and CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in an urban area requires compliance with national air quality standards. Modern gas plants typically employ combined-cycle technology for higher efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Daegu Innovation City is located in Daegu, South Korea, at coordinates 35.8819 N, 128.7051 E.
The plant has a capacity of 415 megawatts, making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Daegu City Gas, a municipal utility serving the Daegu area.
Gas power plants in South Korea must comply with the Act on the Allocation and Trading of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, which sets CO2 caps, and national air quality standards for SOx and NOx emissions.
The plant provides reliable electricity to the Daegu metropolitan area, supporting urban and industrial demand and helping balance the grid during peak periods.