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Olorunsogo I Power Plant335 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Olorunsogo I Power Plant in Nigeria is a vital gas-fired power generation facility located at coordinates 6.8818, 3.3145. With a capacity of 335 MW, this power plant is crucial for supporting Nigeria's growing energy demands and plays a significant role in the country's energy mix. The facility primarily utilizes natural gas, which is a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional fossil fuels, aligning with Nigeria's efforts to enhance energy access and reliability. The Olorunsogo I Power Plant not only provides power to the local grid but also contributes to the national goal of improving electricity supply across the country. As Nigeria continues to develop its energy infrastructure, this power plant is a key component in transitioning towards a more sustainable and efficient energy system, in line with national policies aimed at increasing the share of cleaner energy sources in the overall energy portfolio.

Capacity
335 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Power Holding Company of Nigeria
Location
6.8818°, 3.3145°

Nigeria, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 29. largest of 85 plants in Nigeria
  • #5,760 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,150 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 1.27% of the installed capacity of Nigeria
Age & fleet comparison

21 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Power Holding Company of Nigeria operates 6 plants totalling 1,967 MW

Regional density

10 plants within 100 km, 2,464 MW combined

Nearest plant: Mokoloki Town (7.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 6.881833, 3.314528
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
647.1 Kt
1321 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.59 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
140.7K
cars per year
86.3K
homes per year
29.4M
trees to offset

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
Nigeria
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

NigeriaEnergy Profile

85
Total Plants
26.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroNuclearOil
Top Fuels

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