Saha Patana is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Thailand, operated by Sahacogen Co Ltd since its commissioning in 1999. The plant generates electricity from natural gas, contributing to Thailand's gas generation capacity. It is the 73rd largest gas plant in Thailand. With 122 MW, it represents 0.16% 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 about 1/42nd the size. Natural gas is a major component of Thailand's energy mix, providing approximately 65% of the country's electricity generation. The Saha Patana plant helps meet the growing energy demands in the region. The facility is located in the central part of Thailand, near Bangkok, approximately 30 km from the capital.
27 years old
Thailand, Asia
- 103. largest of 293 plants in Thailand
- #9,191 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,088 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.13% of the installed capacity of Thailand
27 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Sahacogen Co Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW
52 plants within 100 km, 30,010 MW combined
Source: Sahacogen Co Ltd
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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