World Power Plants

Bosen Bursa Doğalgaz Santrali264 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Bosen Bursa Doğalgaz Santrali stands out as Turkey's 93rd largest power generation facility among a total of 368 plants, boasting a capacity of 264 MW. This plant plays a crucial role in the region’s energy landscape, particularly within the Bursa area, where it is part of a cluster of significant gas-fired plants. The facility is ranked 32nd among the 43 gas plants in Turkey, contributing approximately 0.28% to the national capacity of 94,534 MW. The plant's natural gas technology allows for efficient energy production, essential for meeting the growing energy demands of Turkey's industrial and residential sectors. Located near other substantial gas plants like the Bursa Doğalgaz Kombine Çevrim Santralı and Bursa Doğalgaz Santrali, each with a notable capacity of 1432 MW, Bosen Bursa Doğalgaz Santrali serves as a supplementary source of energy, ensuring grid stability in this bustling industrial region. Additionally, the presence of the Orhaneli power station and its coal counterpart creates a diverse energy mix, although gas remains the dominant fuel in Turkey's energy profile. Bosen Enerji, the operator of this facility, has been pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the plant's operational efficiency since its commissioning. As Turkey continues to develop its energy infrastructure, Bosen Bursa Doğalgaz Santrali is poised to play an increasingly significant role in the country's transition towards cleaner energy, while also supporting local economic growth and energy independence.

Capacity
264 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Bosen Enerji
Location
40.2377°, 28.9534°

Turkey, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 93. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
  • #6,521 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,395 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.28% of the installed capacity of Turkey
Age & fleet comparison

21 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Bosen Enerji operates 1 plants totalling 264 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 40.237700, 28.953400
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
509.9 Kt
1041 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.71 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
110.9K
cars per year
68.0K
homes per year
23.2M
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
Turkey
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

TurkeyEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
94.5 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroNuclear
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