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Khorramabad power plant324 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Khorramabad power plant, known locally as نیروگاه برق خرم آباد, is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in Iran at coordinates 33.3736° N and 48.4036° E. With a capacity of 324 MW, this plant plays an important role in meeting the energy demands of the region, contributing to Iran's national energy strategy. The use of natural gas as the primary fuel type allows for more efficient energy generation while also aligning with global trends toward cleaner energy production. This facility not only ensures a steady supply of electricity to local communities but also supports the Iranian government's goals of increasing energy access and improving energy efficiency across the country. The Khorramabad power plant exemplifies the importance of gas infrastructure in Iran's energy landscape, facilitating economic growth and stability through reliable power generation while also responding to the need for sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Capacity
324 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Iran Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR)
Location
33.3736°, 48.4036°

Iran, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 189. largest of 327 plants in Iran
  • #5,840 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.17% of the installed capacity of Iran
Age & fleet comparison

15 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Iran Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR) operates 61 plants totalling 48,772 MW

Regional density

7 plants within 100 km, 3,474 MW combined

Nearest plant: Bakhtiari Dam (57.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 33.373640, 48.403628
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
625.8 Kt
1277 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.39 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
136.1K
cars per year
83.4K
homes per year
28.4M
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
Iran
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IranEnergy Profile

327
Total Plants
195.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroOilNuclear
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