World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

VIJAIPUR WORKS75 MW Gas

Gas

VIJAIPUR WORKS is a 75 MW gas power plant in India, operated by National Ltd. Ranked #95 of 109 gas plants in India, VIJAIPUR WORKS' 75 MW accounts for 0.12% 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 VIJAIPUR WORKS 63.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Chhabra TPS (2,320 MW, Coal) and Chhabra Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (2,320 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Rajasthan, approximately 300 km southwest of Jaipur.

Capacity
75 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
National Ltd nfl)
Location
24.4978°, 77.1513°

India, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 24.497800, 77.151300
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
144.9 Kt
296 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.32 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
31.5K
cars per year
19.3K
homes per year
6.6M
trees to offset

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

IndiaEnergy Profile

1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.