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Sangachal ES — 299 MW Natural Gas

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Sangachal ES is a 299 MW gas power plant located in Azerbaijan. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
299 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2008

Year online

Owner
AzerEnerji

Operator

Location
40.18, 49.47

Coordinates

Insights

#7
largest in Azerbaijan
#2,281
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#6,190
largest worldwide
2008
9 yrs newer than avg
15
operated by AzerEnerji
5
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
299 MW
Commissioned
2008
Status
Operational
Owner
AzerEnerji
Country
AZE
Coordinates
40.179, 49.470

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
577,542 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
17,326,273 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

125,553
cars per year
77,006
homes per year
26,251,928
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

Sangachal ES is a prominent gas-fired power generation facility situated in Azerbaijan, strategically contributing to the country’s energy landscape. With a capacity of 299 MW, this plant is integral to Azerbaijan’s energy generation portfolio, utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source. The facility employs modern gas turbine technology, allowing for efficient and reliable power generation while minimizing environmental impacts. Located at coordinates 40.1794, 49.4700, Sangachal ES is positioned near the Caspian Sea, an area rich in hydrocarbon resources, which supports the operational efficiency of the plant. As part of the national energy infrastructure, Sangachal ES plays a vital role in supplying electricity to the local grid, especially during peak demand periods, and it aligns with Azerbaijan’s strategic goals of enhancing energy security and diversifying energy sources. The plant is operated by AzerEnerji, a key player in the Azerbaijani energy sector, which is focused on expanding the country’s energy capabilities. Since its commissioning in 2008, Sangachal ES has contributed significantly to the national grid, helping to stabilize energy supplies in a rapidly developing economy. The Azerbaijani government is committed to increasing the share of natural gas in its energy mix, and facilities like Sangachal ES are crucial for achieving this objective, ensuring a reliable and efficient energy generation process.

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