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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Iran- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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.
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