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
- 24. largest of 57 plants in Bangladesh
- #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,229 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.89% of the installed capacity of Bangladesh
28 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Bangladesh Power Development Board operates 26 plants totalling 4,941 MW
30 plants within 100 km, 7,039 MW combined
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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