Thakayta is a 92 MW gas power plant in Myanmar, commissioned in 1990. Ranked #5 of 12 gas plants in Myanmar, Thakayta's 92 MW accounts for 8.79% of Myanmar's total gas capacity of 1,047 MW. The largest gas plant in Myanmar is Ngam Tae at 230 MW, making Thakayta 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ahlone (154.2 MW, Gas), Hlawga (154.2 MW, Gas), and Ywama (70.3 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Yangon Region, approximately 10 km from Yangon city center.
36 years old
Myanmar, Asia
- 11. largest of 35 plants in Myanmar
- #10,635 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,346 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 2.31% of the installed capacity of Myanmar
36 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise operates 18 plants totalling 2,326 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 379 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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