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Yazd is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Yazd, Iran. Commissioned in 1998, it generates electricity using natural gas and contributes to the national grid. The plant ranks as the 172nd largest gas plant in Iran. With its 120 MW capacity, it represents 0.08% of the country'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, Damavand at 2,868 MW, this facility is about 4.2% the size. Natural gas is a primary energy source in Iran, accounting for approximately 70% of the electricity generation. The country has vast natural gas reserves, which support its energy needs and exports. The plant is located in Yazd Province, approximately 300 km from Isfahan.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
Mapna Group
Location
31.9545°, 54.0658°

Iran, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 223. largest of 327 plants in Iran
  • #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.06% of the installed capacity of Iran
Age & fleet comparison

28 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Mapna Group operates 39 plants totalling 24,657 MW

Regional density

10 plants within 100 km, 4,752 MW combined

Nearest plant: Shirkuh Combined Cycle Power Plant (1.1 km)

Data provenance

Source: TAVANIR

Location

Coordinates:: 31.954500, 54.065800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
231.8 Kt
473 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.49 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Closing Soon
2028
2 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.4K
cars per year
30.9K
homes per year
10.5M
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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