Basin Bridge Gas Turbine Power Station— 120 MW Oil
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.
India, Asia
- 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
Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 6,823 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
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
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