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Sangachal ES is a prominent gas-fired power generation facility situated in Azerbaijan, strategically contributing to the country's energy landscape. With a capacity of 299 MW, this plant is integral to Azerbaijan's energy generation portfolio, utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source. The facility employs modern gas turbine technology, allowing for efficient and reliable power generation while minimizing environmental impacts. Located at coordinates 40.1794, 49.4700, Sangachal ES is positioned near the Caspian Sea, an area rich in hydrocarbon resources, which supports the operational efficiency of the plant. As part of the national energy infrastructure, Sangachal ES plays a vital role in supplying electricity to the local grid, especially during peak demand periods, and it aligns with Azerbaijan's strategic goals of enhancing energy security and diversifying energy sources. The plant is operated by AzerEnerji, a key player in the Azerbaijani energy sector, which is focused on expanding the country’s energy capabilities. Since its commissioning in 2008, Sangachal ES has contributed significantly to the national grid, helping to stabilize energy supplies in a rapidly developing economy. The Azerbaijani government is committed to increasing the share of natural gas in its energy mix, and facilities like Sangachal ES are crucial for achieving this objective, ensuring a reliable and efficient energy generation process.

Capacity
299 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
AzerEnerji
Location
40.1794°, 49.4700°

Azerbaijan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 7. largest of 14 plants in Azerbaijan
  • #6,187 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,281 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 5.19% of the installed capacity of Azerbaijan
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

AzerEnerji operates 14 plants totalling 5,764 MW

Regional density

5 plants within 100 km, 1,917 MW combined

Nearest plant: Baku ES (43.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: AzerEnerji

Location

Coordinates:: 40.179400, 49.470000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
577.5 Kt
1179 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.40 Mt
Over 18 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2038
12 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
125.6K
cars per year
77.0K
homes per year
26.3M
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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