Tigyit is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Myanmar, commissioned in 2005. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing significantly to Myanmar's energy generation capacity. It is the largest coal plant in Myanmar, ranking 1st among 2 coal plants. With 120 MW, it represents 72.73% of the country's total coal capacity of 165 MW. Myanmar has 2 coal plants with a combined capacity of 165 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Tigyit at 120 MW, it is equal in size as it is the only other coal facility. Coal plays a significant role in Myanmar's energy mix, contributing around 10% of the total electricity generation. The Tigyit plant is strategically located to utilize local coal resources, supporting energy independence. The facility is situated approximately 50 km from Mandalay in the central region of Myanmar.
21 years old
Myanmar, Asia
- 9. largest of 35 plants in Myanmar
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 3.01% of the installed capacity of Myanmar
21 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise operates 18 plants totalling 2,326 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 355 MW combined
Source: Open Development Myanmar
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Myanmar- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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