World Power Plants

Şırnak Silopi power station405 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Şırnak Silopi power station is a natural gas power generation facility situated in Turkey, with a robust capacity of 405 MW. This power plant plays a crucial role in the national energy mix, providing essential energy generation that supports the local and regional power grid. The facility, located at coordinates 37.3100, 42.5947, benefits from Turkey's increasing reliance on natural gas as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil, which aligns with the country’s energy transition goals. Utilizing advanced gas turbine technology, the Şırnak Silopi power station ensures efficient combustion and lower emissions, making it a key player in Turkey’s strategy to diversify its energy sources. The operational context of this plant is particularly significant as it helps stabilize the grid during peak demand periods and contributes to the overall resilience of Turkey's energy infrastructure. The strategic importance of this power plant is underscored by its ability to support local development and enhance energy security in the region while minimizing environmental impact.

Capacity
405 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Şırnak Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
Location
37.3100°, 42.5947°

Turkey, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 69. largest of 368 plants in Turkey
  • #5,202 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,918 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.43% of the installed capacity of Turkey
Age & fleet comparison

12 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Şırnak Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. operates 1 plants totalling 405 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 6,921 MW combined

Nearest plant: Cizre Dam (39.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 37.310025, 42.594696
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
782.3 Kt
1597 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.39 Mt
Over 12 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2044
18 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
170.1K
cars per year
104.3K
homes per year
35.6M
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
Top Fuels

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