Chichiri (Blantyre) is a 15.5 MW gas-fired power plant in Malawi, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #1 of 1 gas plants in Malawi, Chichiri's 15.5 MW accounts for 100% of the country's total gas capacity of 16 MW. The largest gas plant in Malawi is Chichiri (Blantyre) at 16 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kapichira (128 MW, Hydro), Nkula (124 MW, Hydro), and Tedzani Falls (91.6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Southern Region of Malawi, approximately 15 km from the city of Blantyre.
11 years old
Malawi, Africa
- 4. largest of 5 plants in Malawi
- #21,104 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,319 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 4.2% of the installed capacity of Malawi
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority operates 1 plants totalling 16 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 354 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Malawi- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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