Northwest Kabul Power Plant Afghanistan— 42 MW Natural Gas
Northwest Kabul Power Plant is a 42 MW gas power plant in Afghanistan. This plant is the only gas facility in the country, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 1 gas plants in Afghanistan, Northwest Kabul's 42 MW represents 100% of Afghanistan's total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Afghanistan is also Northwest Kabul Power Plant at 42 MW. Nearby plants within 50 km include Mahipar Hydroelectric Power Plant (66 MW, Hydro). The facility is located near Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan, Asia
- 4. largest of 9 plants in Afghanistan
- #14,931 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,853 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 13.12% of the installed capacity of Afghanistan
3 plants within 100 km, 188 MW combined
Nearest plant: Mahipar Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan (33.5 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
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
Afghanistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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