BARAMURA is a 42 MW gas power plant in India, commissioned in 2006. Ranked #102 of 109 gas plants in India, it accounts for 0.07% of the country's total gas capacity of 62,522 MW. The largest gas plant in India is Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station at 4,760 MW, making BARAMURA 113.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include ONGC Tripura Power Plant (726.6 MW, Gas), PALATANA CCPP (726.6 MW, Gas), and Shahjibazar 330 MW (536 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Tripura, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city, Agartala.
20 years old
India, 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
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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