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Coloane B136.4 MW Gas

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Coloane B is a gas power plant located in China. It has an installed capacity of 136.4 MW generated from gas energy. The plant was commissioned in 2003. It is operated by Companhia de Electricidade de Macau.

Capacity
136.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2003

23 years old

Owner
Companhia de Electricidade de Macau
Location
22.1400°, 113.5800°

China, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 22.140000, 113.580000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
263.5 Kt
538 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.06 Mt
Over 23 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2033
7 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
57.3K
cars per year
35.1K
homes per year
12.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Stations
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.

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