Nigeria

Olorunsogo I Power Plant — 335 MW Natural Gas

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Olorunsogo I Power Plant is a 335 MW gas power plant located in Nigeria. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
335 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2005

Year online

Owner
Power Holding Company of Nigeria

Operator

Location
6.88, 3.31

Coordinates

Insights

#29
largest in Nigeria
#2,150
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,760
largest worldwide
2005
6 yrs newer than avg
6
operated by Power Holding Company…
11
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
335 MW
Commissioned
2005
Status
Operational
Owner
Power Holding Company of Nigeria
Country
Nigeria
Coordinates
6.882, 3.315

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
647,079 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
19,412,379 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

140,669
cars per year
86,277
homes per year
29,412,695
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 Olorunsogo I Power Plant in Nigeria is a vital gas-fired power generation facility located at coordinates 6.8818, 3.3145. With a capacity of 335 MW, this power plant is crucial for supporting Nigeria’s growing energy demands and plays a significant role in the country’s energy mix. The facility primarily utilizes natural gas, which is a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional fossil fuels, aligning with Nigeria’s efforts to enhance energy access and reliability. The Olorunsogo I Power Plant not only provides power to the local grid but also contributes to the national goal of improving electricity supply across the country. As Nigeria continues to develop its energy infrastructure, this power plant is a key component in transitioning towards a more sustainable and efficient energy system, in line with national policies aimed at increasing the share of cleaner energy sources in the overall energy portfolio.

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