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Nong Khae is a 126 MW gas-fired power plant located in Thailand, operated by EGCO since its commissioning in 2000. The facility generates electricity from natural gas, contributing to Thailand's overall energy production. It is the 70th largest gas plant in Thailand. With 126 MW, it represents 0.17% of the country's total gas capacity of 75,424 MW. Thailand has 79 gas plants with a combined capacity of 75,424 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Ratchaburi Power Plant at 5,135 MW, this facility is approximately 1/41st the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in Thailand's energy mix, accounting for around 65% of the country's electricity generation. The Nong Khae plant supports the country's energy strategy by utilizing domestic and imported natural gas. The facility is located approximately 100 km north of Bangkok in the central region.

Capacity
126 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
EGCO
Location
14.3406°, 100.8673°

Thailand, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 100. largest of 293 plants in Thailand
  • #9,083 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,061 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.13% of the installed capacity of Thailand
Age & fleet comparison

26 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

EGCO operates 6 plants totalling 5,032 MW

Regional density

86 plants within 100 km, 37,545 MW combined

Nearest plant: Gulf NPM Power Plant (4.4 km)

Data provenance

Source: EGCO

Location

Coordinates:: 14.340600, 100.867300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
243.4 Kt
497 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.33 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
52.9K
cars per year
32.5K
homes per year
11.1M
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
Thailand
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ThailandEnergy Profile

293
Total Plants
96.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroSolar
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