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West Mazandaran combined cycle power plant

Gas

The West Mazandaran combined cycle power plant is a key infrastructure asset in Iran's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing gas energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the MAPNA Group, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 2010, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Iran, West Mazandaran combined cycle power plant occupies the #196 position among all operational gas power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Iran's total installed gas generating capacity, which currently stands at 144,246 MW. The largest operational gas installation in Iran is the Damavand Power Plant with an output of 2,868 MW, making the West Mazandaran combined cycle power plant approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Iran's aggregate generation capacity of 195,552 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of gas power plants (modeled at 40% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Iran consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 0.0000° latitude and 0.0000° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include Bunji Dam (hydro, 7,100 MW), Ashihama nuclear power plant (nuclear, 2,700 MW), Ladyzhyn power plant (coal, 1,800 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Iran.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
MAPNA Group
Location
0.0000°, 0.0000°

Iran, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 0.000000, 0.000000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
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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