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Basin Bridge Gas Turbine Power Station120 MW Oil

OilVerified: Mar 2026

Basin Bridge Gas Turbine Power Station is a 120 MW oil-fired power plant located in India, operated by the Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board. This plant generates electricity using oil, contributing to the energy mix in the Tamil Nadu region. It ranks as the 5th largest oil plant in India. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 5.82% of India's total oil capacity of 2,063 MW. India has 21 oil plants with a combined capacity of 2,063 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, TROMBAY at 500 MW, Basin Bridge is 1/4th the size. Oil remains a minor component of India's energy mix, with a focus on diversifying energy sources. The country relies heavily on coal and renewable energy, but oil-fired plants like Basin Bridge provide essential backup generation. The facility is situated approximately 20 km from Chennai in the southeastern part of India.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board
Location
13.0982°, 80.2697°

India, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 509. largest of 1,805 plants in India
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #413 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
Operator portfolio

Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

12 plants within 100 km, 6,823 MW combined

Nearest plant: Ennore Thermal Power Station (12.1 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 13.098166, 80.269729
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
239.1 Kt
368 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
52.0K
cars per year
31.9K
homes per year
10.9M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IndiaEnergy Profile

1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
Top Fuels

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