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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.

Capacity
122 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Sahacogen Co Ltd
Location
13.0988°, 100.9606°

Thailand, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

27 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Sahacogen Co Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 13.098800, 100.960600
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
235.7 Kt
481 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.36 Mt
Over 27 years of operation
Closing Soon
2029
3 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.2K
cars per year
31.4K
homes per year
10.7M
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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