India

KATHALGURI GT — 291 MW Natural Gas

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KATHALGURI GT is a 291 MW gas power plant located in India. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
291 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1996

Year online

Owner
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited

Operator

Location
27.34, 95.41

Coordinates

Insights

#395
largest in %s
#2,299
largest %s worldwide
#6,240
largest worldwide
1996
%d yrs older than avg
28
operated by %s
3
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
291 MW
Commissioned
1996
Status
Operational
Owner
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited
Country
India
Coordinates
27.341, 95.408

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
562,090 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
16.9M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

122,193
cars / year
74,945
homes / year
25.5M
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

KATHALGURI GT is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in India, with precise coordinates at 27.3410 latitude and 95.4080 longitude. With a robust generation capacity of 291 MW, this plant is crucial to the region’s energy supply, particularly in supporting the local grid and meeting the growing electricity demand. Commissioned in 1996, KATHALGURI GT is operated with modern gas generation technology, which is recognized for its efficiency and relatively lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired plants. As India continues to expand its energy infrastructure, the role of gas-based power generation facilities like KATHALGURI GT becomes increasingly important, providing a reliable and cleaner alternative to conventional energy sources. The plant is part of India’s broader strategy to enhance energy security and transition towards a more sustainable energy future. By utilizing natural gas, KATHALGURI GT not only contributes to the national energy mix but also aligns with the country’s policies aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting cleaner energy production.

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