Akpakpa is a 40.5 MW gas power plant in Benin, with a single operator and commissioned in 2014. Ranked #1 of 1 gas plants in Benin. Its 40.5 MW represents 100% of Benin's total gas capacity of 40 MW. The largest gas plant in Benin is Akpakpa at 40 MW, making it the only gas facility in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cotonou (20 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Littoral Department, approximately 10 km from Cotonou.
16 years old
Benin, Africa
- 1. largest of 2 plants in Benin
- #15,096 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,880 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 66.94% of the installed capacity of Benin
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Benin Power Company operates 1 plants totalling 41 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 20 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Benin- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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