Nigeria

Egbema Power Plant — 338 MW Natural Gas

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Egbema Power Plant is a 338 MW gas power plant located in Nigeria. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
338 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2015

Year online

Owner
Egbema Power Company

Operator

Location
5.57, 6.74

Coordinates

Insights

#28
largest in Nigeria
#2,142
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,744
largest worldwide
2015
16 yrs newer than avg
1
operated by Egbema Power Company
17
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
338 MW
Commissioned
2015
Status
Operational
Owner
Egbema Power Company
Country
Nigeria
Coordinates
5.565, 6.738

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
652,874 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
19,586,221 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

141,929
cars / year
87,050
homes / year
29,676,093
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 Egbema Power Plant is a notable energy generation facility located in Nigeria, contributing significantly to the country’s electricity supply with a capacity of 338 MW. As a gas-fired power plant, Egbema utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source, which is an essential component of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to enhance energy production and reduce reliance on less efficient and more polluting energy sources. Situated at coordinates 5.5650, 6.7378, the plant plays a vital role in the local grid, especially considering Nigeria’s pressing energy needs and the challenges of energy access faced by many communities. The operational context of the Egbema Power Plant is intertwined with Nigeria’s energy policy, which emphasizes the importance of diversifying energy resources and increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix. This facility not only supports the growing industrial and residential demand for electricity but also serves as a model for future developments in the Nigerian power sector. By leveraging natural gas technology, the Egbema Power Plant contributes to the country’s goal of improving energy reliability and sustainability, while also addressing the environmental impacts associated with energy generation.

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