Malaysia

Prai Power — 350 MW Natural Gas

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Prai Power is a 350 MW gas power plant located in Malaysia. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
350 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1998

Year online

Owner
Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Operator

Location
5.38, 100.37

Coordinates

Insights

#54
largest in %s
#2,095
largest %s worldwide
#5,633
largest worldwide
1998
%d yrs older than avg
27
operated by %s
27
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
350 MW
Commissioned
1998
Status
Operational
Owner
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Country
Malaysia
Coordinates
5.375, 100.374

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
676,053 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
20.3M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

146,968
cars / year
90,140
homes / year
30.7M
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

Prai Power, located in Malaysia, is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 350 MW. This power plant is operated in a region that is rapidly developing its energy infrastructure to meet growing demand. The use of gas technology in Prai Power allows for efficient electricity generation, making it a vital component of Malaysia’s energy mix. Positioned at coordinates 5.3752, 100.3740, the facility plays a crucial role in supplying energy to the local grid, particularly in the context of Malaysia’s economic growth and industrialization. As the country seeks to diversify its energy sources and increase the share of renewable energy in its portfolio, the operational context of Prai Power supports ongoing national policies that emphasize energy security and sustainability. The facility’s modern gas turbine technology enhances flexibility in energy production, enabling it to respond swiftly to fluctuations in energy demand. Prai Power not only contributes significantly to the regional energy landscape but also exemplifies Malaysia’s strategic approach to balancing economic growth with environmental considerations.

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