Iran

Lushan Shahid Beheshti Power Plant — 360 MW Natural Gas

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Lushan Shahid Beheshti Power Plant is a 360 MW gas power plant located in Iran. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
360 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
Iran Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR)

Operator

Location
36.66, 49.46

Coordinates

Insights

#181
largest in %s
#2,059
largest %s worldwide
#5,549
largest worldwide
2010
%d yrs newer than avg
62
operated by %s
17
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
360 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
Iran Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR)
Country
Iran
Coordinates
36.656, 49.457

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
695,369 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
20.9M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

151,167
cars / year
92,716
homes / year
31.6M
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

Lushan Shahid Beheshti Power Plant, known locally as نیروگاه بهشتی لوشان, is a key gas-fired power generation facility located at coordinates 36.6564, 49.4565 in Iran. With a capacity of 360 MW, this power plant plays an essential role in meeting the energy demands of the region. Utilizing gas as its primary fuel source, Lushan Shahid Beheshti employs advanced gas turbine technology, which is known for its efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel methods. This facility exemplifies Iran’s commitment to enhancing its energy generation infrastructure while transitioning towards cleaner energy sources. The operational context of the plant is significant, as it supports the national grid during peak consumption periods, thereby contributing to the stability of electricity supply across Iran. Given the country’s energy policies aimed at optimizing resource use and reducing reliance on oil, the Lushan Shahid Beheshti Power Plant is strategically positioned to aid in balancing the energy mix. Overall, this facility not only enhances local energy security but also aligns with Iran’s long-term energy strategies.

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