Iran

Beheshti Lushan Power Plant — 360 MW Natural Gas

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Beheshti Lushan Power Plant is a 360 MW gas power plant located in Iran. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
360 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
Iran Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR)

Operator

Location
36.66, 49.46

Coordinates

Insights

#181
largest in Iran
#2,059
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,549
largest worldwide
2010
11 yrs newer than avg
62
operated by Iran Power Generation…
17
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
360 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
Iran Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR)
Country
Iran
Coordinates
36.656, 49.457

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
695,369 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
20,861,064 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

151,167
cars per year
92,716
homes per year
31,607,673
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 نیروگاه بهشتی لوشان, also known as the Lushan Power Plant, is a vital gas-fired power generation facility located in Iran at coordinates 36.6564, 49.4565. With a capacity of 360 MW, this power plant plays an instrumental role in bolstering the energy supply of the region, especially as Iran seeks to optimize its energy generation landscape. The facility operates using natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel alternative that helps mitigate some environmental impacts compared to coal or oil. As part of Iran’s broader energy strategy, the use of gas-fired technology not only ensures reliable electricity generation but also aligns with national efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The strategic location of the Lushan Power Plant enhances its significance, enabling it to effectively meet the energy demands of both urban and rural areas in the vicinity. The Iranian government has been focusing on diversifying its energy sources, and natural gas has emerged as a key player in achieving this goal. As such, the Lushan Power Plant exemplifies the country’s commitment to modernizing its energy infrastructure and improving the efficiency of its power generation portfolio, ensuring a stable energy supply for future generations.

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