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.
28 years old
Iran, Asia
- 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
28 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Mapna Group operates 39 plants totalling 24,657 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 4,752 MW combined
Source: TAVANIR
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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