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Malakoff Prai Power Plant350 MW Gas

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Malakoff Prai Power Plant is a 350 MW gas power plant located in Malaysia. Commissioned in 2003. Owned by Malakoff Corporation Berhad (MCB).

Capacity
350 MW
Commissioning Year
2003

23 years old

Owner
Malakoff Corporation Berhad (MCB)
Location
5.3757°, 100.3735°

Malaysia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 5.375705, 100.373479
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
676.1 Kt
1380 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.55 Mt
Over 23 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2033
7 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
147.0K
cars per year
90.1K
homes per year
30.7M
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
Malaysia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

MalaysiaEnergy Profile

157
Total Stations
79.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroSolar
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