Türkiye

Çatalağzı power station — 315 MW Natural Gas

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Çatalağzı power station is a 315 MW gas power plant located in Turkey. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
315 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
Zorlu Energy

Operator

Location
41.52, 31.90

Coordinates

Insights

#80
largest in %s
#2,225
largest %s worldwide
#5,934
largest worldwide
2010
%d yrs newer than avg
15
operated by %s
10
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
315 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
Zorlu Energy
Country
Türkiye
Coordinates
41.517, 31.901
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
608,448 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
18.3M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

132,271
cars / year
81,126
homes / year
27.7M
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

Çatalağzı power station, located in Turkey at coordinates 41.5173, 31.9008, is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 315 MW. This power plant serves a vital role in Turkey’s energy landscape, contributing to the stability and reliability of the national grid. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source, Çatalağzı employs modern combustion technology that ensures efficient electricity generation with lower emissions compared to other fossil fuels. The strategic location of the Çatalağzı power station allows it to effectively meet the energy demands of the surrounding regions, supporting both residential and industrial consumers. As Turkey continues to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce reliance on coal, gas-fired plants like Çatalağzı are becoming increasingly significant. The operational context of the facility is enhanced by the country’s energy policies aimed at promoting cleaner energy solutions, positioning Çatalağzı as a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

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