Kharg Olefins is a 110 MW gas-fired power plant located in Iran, operated by the Petrochemical Industries Development Management Company (PIDMCO) since its commissioning in 2009. It ranks as the 174th largest gas plant in Iran. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 0.08% of Iran's total gas capacity of 143,100 MW. Iran has 195 gas plants with a combined capacity of 143,100 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Iran, Damavand power plant at 2,868 MW, Kharg Olefins is about 3.8% the size. Natural gas is a primary energy source in Iran, accounting for approximately 74% of the country's electricity generation. The Kharg Olefins plant contributes to the domestic energy supply while supporting the country's industrial sector. It is located in the Kharg Island area, approximately 1,200 km southwest of Tehran.
17 years old
Iran, Asia
- 228. largest of 327 plants in Iran
- #9,605 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Iran
17 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Petrochemical Industries Development Management Company (PIDMCO) operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 3,392 MW combined
Location
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
Iran- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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