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Malabo is a 20 MW gas power plant in Equatorial Guinea, ranking as the only operational gas facility in the country. Ranked #1 of 2 gas plants in Equatorial Guinea, Malabo represents 65.57% of the total gas capacity of 30 MW. The largest gas plant in Equatorial Guinea is Malabo itself at 20 MW. Nearby plants include Limbe (10.62 MW, Oil) and Bioco Lpg Plant (10.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Bioko Norte region, approximately 10 km from Malabo city.

Capacity
20 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Sonagas
Location
3.7500°, 8.7900°

Equatorial Guinea, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: 3.750000, 8.790000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
38.6 Kt
79 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
8.4K
cars per year
5.2K
homes per year
1.8M
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
Equatorial Guinea
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

Equatorial GuineaEnergy Profile

3
Total Plants
0.1 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGas
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