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SAMAYANALLUR DG is a 106 MW oil-fired power plant located in Tamil Nadu, India, commissioned in 2001. The facility operates on oil and contributes to the overall oil generation capacity in the country. It is the 7th largest oil plant in India. With 106 MW, it represents 5.14% 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 country's largest oil plant, TROMBAY at 500 MW, this facility is approximately one-fifth the size. Oil contributes around 1% of India's total electricity generation. The SAMAYANALLUR DG plant plays a role in meeting energy demands, particularly in regions with limited access to alternative energy sources. It is situated approximately 600 km southwest of Chennai.

Capacity
106 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
TNEB Limited
Location
9.9751°, 78.0445°

India, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 534. largest of 1,805 plants in India
  • #9,770 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #444 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
Age & fleet comparison

25 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

TNEB Limited operates 3 plants totalling 332 MW

Regional density

38 plants within 100 km, 1,470 MW combined

Nearest plant: Jambalapuram (34.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 9.975100, 78.044500
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
211.2 Kt
325 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.28 Mt
Over 25 years of operation
Closing Soon
2031
5 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
45.9K
cars per year
28.2K
homes per year
9.6M
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
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