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The Ba Ria power plant is a critical gas-fired energy generation facility located in Vietnam at coordinates 10.4891 latitude and 107.1700 longitude. This power plant, with a capacity of 389 MW, is operated by Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and plays an essential role in meeting the increasing energy demands of the region. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel, Ba Ria employs modern gas turbine technology, which allows for efficient power generation with reduced emissions compared to coal-fired alternatives. The significance of Ba Ria within the local grid cannot be overstated, as it provides reliable base-load power, essential for supporting both residential and industrial energy needs. This facility is particularly important in the context of Vietnam’s energy policy, which emphasizes the need for energy security and diversification of energy sources amid rapid economic growth. The Ba Ria power plant not only contributes to the stability of the local energy supply but also aligns with the national agenda to enhance the share of cleaner energy sources in Vietnam’s overall energy mix, thus paving the way for a more sustainable energy future.

Capacity
389 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Vietnam Electricity (EVN)
Location
10.4891°, 107.1700°

Vietnam, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 56. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
  • #5,387 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,978 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.49% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
Age & fleet comparison

13 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) operates 49 plants totalling 30,186 MW

Regional density

18 plants within 100 km, 12,506 MW combined

Nearest plant: Chau Duc (10 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 10.489100, 107.170000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
751.4 Kt
1533 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.77 Mt
Over 13 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2043
17 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
163.3K
cars per year
100.2K
homes per year
34.2M
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
Vietnam
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

VietnamEnergy Profile

326
Total Plants
78.7 GW
Total Capacity
HydroCoalGasNuclear
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