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.
25 years old
India, Asia
- 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
25 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
TNEB Limited operates 3 plants totalling 332 MW
38 plants within 100 km, 1,470 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
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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