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Turkmenbashi Oil Refinery OCGT Power Plant Turkmenistan126 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Turkmenbashi Oil Refinery OCGT Power Plant is a 126 MW gas-fired power plant located in Turkmenistan. The facility is operated by the Turkmen government and is part of the country's energy infrastructure. It ranks as the 5th largest gas plant in Turkmenistan. With a capacity of 126 MW, it accounts for 10.69% of the country's total gas capacity of 1,179 MW. Turkmenistan has 5 gas plants with a combined capacity of 1,179 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Abadan Power Plant at 371 MW, Turkmenbashi is approximately 1/3rd the size. Gas power generation is significant in Turkmenistan, providing a substantial share of the nation's electricity. The country's abundant natural gas reserves support its energy production capabilities. The Turkmenbashi plant is located about 700 km west of Ashgabat, near the Caspian Sea.

Capacity
126 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
Turkmenenergo
Location
40.0328°, 52.9590°

Turkmenistan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 7. largest of 7 plants in Turkmenistan
  • #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,061 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 3.65% of the installed capacity of Turkmenistan
Age & fleet comparison

8 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Turkmenenergo operates 7 plants totalling 3,454 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 40.032800, 52.959000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
243.4 Kt
497 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.95 Mt
Over 8 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2048
22 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
52.9K
cars per year
32.5K
homes per year
11.1M
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
Turkmenistan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

TurkmenistanEnergy Profile

7
Total Plants
3.5 GW
Total Capacity
OilGas
Top Fuels

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