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Masjed-e Sarcheshmeh Power Plant130 MW Gas

Gas

Masjed-e Sarcheshmeh Power Plant is a 130 MW gas power plant located in Iran. Owned by National Iranian Copper Industries Company.

Capacity
130 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
National Iranian Copper Industries Company
Location
29.9847°, 55.8470°

Iran, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 29.984658, 55.846989
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
251.1 Kt
512 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
54.6K
cars per year
33.5K
homes per year
11.4M
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
Iran
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

IranEnergy Profile

327
Total Stations
195.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroOilNuclear
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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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