Tegeta is a 45 MW gas-fired power plant in Tanzania, operated by Tanzania Electric Supply Company. It ranks among the few gas facilities in the country. Ranked #3 of 4 gas plants in Tanzania, Tegeta's 45 MW accounts for 13.49% of the total gas capacity of 334 MW. The largest gas plant in Tanzania is Ubungo Gas (Songas) at 208 MW, making Tegeta 4.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ubungo Gas (Songas) (207.5 MW, Gas) and IPTL Tanzania (100 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Dar es Salaam region, approximately 15 km from the city center.
Tanzania, Africa
- 8. largest of 11 plants in Tanzania
- #14,641 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,817 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 4.52% of the installed capacity of Tanzania
Tanzania Electric Supply Company operates 10 plants totalling 895 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 308 MW combined
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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