Summit Power Comilla is a 25 MW gas-fired power plant in Bangladesh, operated by Summit Corporation Limited. Ranked #25 of 27 gas plants in Bangladesh, it accounts for 0.29% of the country's total gas capacity of 8,767 MW. The largest gas plant in Bangladesh is Ashuganj (Aggreko) at 1,649 MW, making Summit Power Comilla 65.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include PALATANA CCPP (726.6 MW, Gas), ONGC Tripura Power Plant (726.6 MW, Gas), and AGARTALA GT (135 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Chattogram Division, approximately 200 km from Dhaka.
11 years old
Bangladesh, Asia
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
Bangladesh- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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