Baku ES is a 105 MW gas power plant located in Azerbaijan, operated by AzerEnerji and commissioned in 2007. This facility plays a role in the country's gas-fired electricity generation. It ranks as the 6th largest gas plant in Azerbaijan. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 4.39% of Azerbaijan's total gas capacity of 2,390 MW. Azerbaijan has 8 gas plants with a combined capacity of 2,390 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, Janub at 780 MW, Baku ES is about 13.5% the size. Gas is a key component of Azerbaijan's energy landscape, providing around 95% of the country's electricity generation. The plant is located in the Absheron region, approximately 30 km from the capital city, Baku.
19 years old
Azerbaijan, Asia
- 10. largest of 14 plants in Azerbaijan
- #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,229 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 1.82% of the installed capacity of Azerbaijan
19 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
AzerEnerji operates 14 plants totalling 5,764 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 1,331 MW combined
Source: AzerEnerji
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
Azerbaijan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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