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Tag-Lpo28.3 MW Gas

Gas

Tag-Lpo is a 28.3 MW gas power plant in Togo. Ranked #1 of 1 gas plants in Togo, it represents 100% of the country's total gas capacity of 28 MW. The largest gas plant in Togo is Tag-Lpo at 28 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. The nearest plant is Lome (101.214 MW, Oil). This facility is located in the Maritime Region, approximately 10 km from the capital city, Lomé.

Capacity
28.3 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Togo Electricité
Location
6.1699°, 1.3496°

Togo, Africa

Location
Coordinates:: 6.169900, 1.349600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Togo
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
TogoEnergy Profile
3
Total Plants
0.2 GW
Total Capacity
OilHydroGas
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