CUP-2 is a 114 MW gas-fired power plant located in Thailand, operated by GPSC. The facility contributes to the country's electricity generation and was commissioned in an undisclosed year. CUP-2 ranks as the 74th largest gas plant in Thailand. With its 114 MW capacity, it represents 0.15% of the total gas capacity of 75,424 MW in the country. Thailand has 79 gas plants with a combined capacity exceeding 75,000 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Ratchaburi Power Plant at 5,135 MW, CUP-2 is approximately one-fortieth the size. Natural gas is a dominant fuel source in Thailand, accounting for around 70% of the country's electricity generation. The CUP-2 plant is strategically located in a region that facilitates access to natural gas supplies. It is situated approximately 150 km southeast of Bangkok in the eastern part of the country.
Thailand, Asia
- 104. largest of 293 plants in Thailand
- #9,500 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,165 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.12% of the installed capacity of Thailand
GPSC operates 4 plants totalling 1,742 MW
38 plants within 100 km, 19,633 MW combined
Source: GPSC
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
Thailand- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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