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Baku TEC is a 107 MW gas-fired power plant located in Azerbaijan, operated by AzerEnerji since its commissioning in 2000. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Azerbaijan's energy production. It ranks as the 5th largest gas plant in Azerbaijan. With 107 MW, it represents 4.48% of Azerbaijan's total gas capacity of 2,390 MW. Azerbaijan has 8 gas plants with a combined capacity of 2,390 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Janub at 780 MW, Baku TEC is about one-seventh the size. Natural gas is a vital component of Azerbaijan's energy landscape, providing around 41% of the country's electricity generation. The Baku TEC plant is located in the Absheron region, approximately 25 km east of Baku, the capital city.

Capacity
107 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
AzerEnerji
Location
40.3734°, 49.9192°

Azerbaijan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 9. largest of 14 plants in Azerbaijan
  • #9,755 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,218 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 1.86% of the installed capacity of Azerbaijan
Age & fleet comparison

26 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

AzerEnerji operates 14 plants totalling 5,764 MW

Regional density

4 plants within 100 km, 1,329 MW combined

Nearest plant: Shimal (28.2 km)

Data provenance

Source: AzerEnerji

Location

Coordinates:: 40.373400, 49.919200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
206.7 Kt
422 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.37 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
44.9K
cars per year
27.6K
homes per year
9.4M
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
Azerbaijan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

AzerbaijanEnergy Profile

14
Total Plants
5.8 GW
Total Capacity
OilGasHydro
Top Fuels

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