Turkmenbashi Oil Refinery OCGT Power Plant Turkmenistan— 126 MW Natural 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.
8 years old
Turkmenistan, Asia
- 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
8 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Turkmenenergo operates 7 plants totalling 3,454 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 590 MW combined
Nearest plant: Turkmenbashi Heat and Power Plant Turkmenistan (3.8 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
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
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