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DLF15.5 MW Gas

Gas

DLF is a 15.5 MW gas-fired power plant in India, commissioned in 1997. Ranked #109 of 109 gas plants in India, DLF's capacity represents 0.02% of India's total gas capacity of 62,522 MW. The largest gas plant in India is Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station at 4,760 MW, making DLF 306.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the state of Assam, approximately 200 km from Guwahati.

Capacity
15.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1997

29 years old

Owner
GAIL (India) Limited
Location
24.8271°, 92.9737°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 24.827100, 92.973700
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Gas
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
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