KOVILKALAPPAL is a 107.88 MW gas-fired power plant located in Tamil Nadu, India. The facility has been operational since 2001 and contributes to the country's gas-based electricity generation. It is one of the many gas plants in India. Ranking as the 90th largest gas plant in India, KOVILKALAPPAL represents 0.17% of the country's total gas capacity of 62,522 MW. India has 109 gas plants that together generate a significant portion of the national electricity supply. The largest gas plant, Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station, has a capacity of 4,760 MW, making KOVILKALAPPAL approximately 2.3% the size of this facility. Gas plays a vital role in India's energy mix, providing flexibility and reliability to the power system. The country is increasingly utilizing natural gas to reduce emissions and enhance energy security. The plant is located about 300 km from Chennai, a major city in Tamil Nadu.
25 years old
India, Asia
- 532. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #9,741 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,212 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
25 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Tata Power operates 163 plants totalling 24,126 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 733 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
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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