Tongi GT is a 105 MW gas-fired power plant located in Bangladesh. It is one of the smaller facilities in the country, contributing to the gas power generation sector since its commissioning. Ranked as the 17th largest gas plant in Bangladesh, Tongi GT accounts for approximately 1.2% of the country's total gas capacity of 8,767 MW. Bangladesh has 27 gas plants with a combined capacity of 8,767 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Ashuganj (Aggreko) at 1,649 MW, Tongi GT is about 6.4% the size. Gas-fired power generation is an essential part of Bangladesh's energy mix, supplying around 70% of the country's electricity. The plant is situated in the central region of Bangladesh, approximately 20 km from Dhaka.
28 years old
Bangladesh, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Bangladesh- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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