Korangi is an 80 MW gas turbine power plant in Pakistan, operated by Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC). Ranked #46 of 46 gas plants in Pakistan, Korangi's 80 MW represents 0.31% of the country's total gas capacity of 25,796 MW. The largest gas plant in Pakistan is Bin Qasim Power Plant at 2,355 MW, making Korangi 29.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bin Qasim Power Plant (2,355 MW, Gas), K-Electric Bin Qasim Power Station (2,354.99 MW, Gas), and Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (2,034 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Sindh province, approximately 30 km from Karachi.
16 years old
Pakistan, Asia
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
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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