Kyaukse is a 102 MW gas-fired power plant located in Myanmar, operated by Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise (MEPE) since its commissioning in 2015. The facility utilizes natural gas to generate electricity, contributing to Myanmar's overall energy production. Kyaukse ranks as the 4th largest gas plant in Myanmar. With 102 MW, it represents approximately 9.74% of the country's total gas capacity of 1,047 MW. Myanmar has 12 gas plants with a combined capacity of 1,047 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Ngam Tae at 230 MW, Kyaukse is about 44% the size. Natural gas plays an increasingly important role in Myanmar's energy mix, providing a cleaner alternative to coal and hydropower. The country is working to expand its gas infrastructure to meet growing energy demands. The plant is situated in the Mandalay Region, approximately 200 km north of Yangon.
11 years old
Myanmar, Asia
- 10. largest of 35 plants in Myanmar
- #9,908 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,248 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 2.56% of the installed capacity of Myanmar
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise (MEPE) operates 4 plants totalling 452 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 92 MW combined
Source: Power Mag
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
Myanmar- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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