Nyakato is a 63 MW gas power plant in Tanzania, operated by Tanzania Electric Supply Company since 2012. Ranked #2 of 4 gas plants in Tanzania. Its 63 MW accounts for 18.89% of Tanzania's total gas capacity of 334 MW. The largest gas plant in Tanzania is Ubungo Gas (Songas) at 208 MW, making Nyakato 3.3 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Mwanza Region of Tanzania, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Mwanza.
14 years old
Tanzania, Africa
- 7. largest of 11 plants in Tanzania
- #12,133 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,585 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 6.33% of the installed capacity of Tanzania
14 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Tanzania Electric Supply Company operates 10 plants totalling 895 MW
Source: Tanzania Electric Supply Company
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
Tanzania- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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