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RELIANCE ENERGY48 MW Gas

Gas

RELIANCE ENERGY is a 48 MW gas power plant in India, commissioned in 1999. It forms part of India's gas-fired power generation. Ranked #101 of 109 gas plants in India, RELIANCE ENERGY's 48 MW represents 0.08% 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 RELIANCE ENERGY 99 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include TILLARI (60 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Goa, approximately 35 km from the city of Panaji.

Capacity
48 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Reliance Power
Location
15.3771°, 73.8770°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 15.377100, 73.877000
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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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