Shwedaung is a 55.35 MW gas power plant in Myanmar, commissioned in 1984. Ranked #7 of 12 gas plants in Myanmar, Shwedaung represents 5.29% of the country's total gas capacity of 1,047 MW. The largest gas plant in Myanmar is Ngam Tae at 230 MW, making Shwedaung 4.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Myanaung (34.7 MW, Gas) and Ye’new (25 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Magway Region, approximately 300 km northwest of Naypyidaw.
42 years old
Myanmar, Asia
- 19. largest of 35 plants in Myanmar
- #12,701 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,659 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 1.39% of the installed capacity of Myanmar
42 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise operates 18 plants totalling 2,326 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 60 MW combined
Source: Open Development Myanmar
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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