Zaungtu is a 20 MW hydro power plant in Myanmar, commissioned in 2000. Ranked #18 of 20 hydro plants in Myanmar, this facility represents 0.73% of the country's total hydro capacity of 2,725 MW. The largest hydro plant in Myanmar is Yeywa at 790 MW, making Zaungtu 39.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Phyu Creek (65 MW, Hydro) and Kun (60 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the Mon State, approximately 150 km from Yangon.
26 years old
Myanmar, Asia
- 32. largest of 35 plants in Myanmar
- #19,000 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,424 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.5% of the installed capacity of Myanmar
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
4 plants within 100 km, 229 MW combined
Source: Open Development Myanmar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Zaungtu is a hydro power plant producing approximately 70 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Myanmar- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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