Nigeria

Geregu I Power Plant — 414 MW Natural Gas

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Geregu I Power Plant is a 414 MW gas power plant located in Nigeria. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
414 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2006

Year online

Owner
Geregu Power PLC

Operator

Location
7.47, 6.66

Coordinates

Insights

#25
largest in Nigeria
#1,893
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,159
largest worldwide
2006
7 yrs newer than avg
1
operated by Geregu Power PLC
3
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
414 MW
Commissioned
2006
Status
Operational
Owner
Geregu Power PLC
Country
Nigeria
Coordinates
7.470, 6.658

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
799,674 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
23,990,224 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

173,842
cars per year
106,623
homes per year
36,348,824
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Geregu I Power Plant is a vital gas-fired facility situated in Nigeria, contributing significantly to the nation’s energy generation framework. With a capacity of 414 MW, this power plant is instrumental in addressing the energy needs of the region, particularly as Nigeria continues to grapple with energy supply challenges. Located at coordinates 7.4697, 6.6585, the Geregu I Power Plant is operated by Geregu Power PLC, showcasing the country’s efforts to harness natural gas resources for electricity production. As Nigeria seeks to diversify its energy mix and improve access to reliable power, the reliance on gas-fired technology becomes increasingly important. The plant’s operational context is bolstered by national policies aimed at enhancing energy production and reducing dependency on oil, which has historically been a dominant fuel source. The Geregu I Power Plant not only supports local communities but also strengthens the overall stability of the Nigerian power grid, making it a key asset in the country’s ongoing energy transformation.

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