Chahbahar (Kenarak) is a 64 MW oil power plant in Iran, commissioned in 1978. It ranks as the 20th largest oil plant in the country, which has a total of 26 oil plants with a combined capacity of 13,987 MW. This facility represents 0.46% of Iran's oil capacity. Ranked #20 of 26 oil plants in Iran, Chahbahar's 64 MW is much smaller than the largest oil plant, Ahwaz (ramiin), which has a capacity of 1,903 MW, making Chahbahar 29.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Chabahar power plant (414 MW, Gas) and نیروگاه چابهار (414 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, approximately 640 km from the city of Zahedan.
48 years old
Iran, Asia
- 250. largest of 327 plants in Iran
- #12,080 worldwide by installed capacity
- #567 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Iran
48 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
National Iranian Oil Company operates 8 plants totalling 1,655 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 1,113 MW combined
Source: TAVANIR
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
Iran- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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