Amgalan Thermal Power Plant

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Amgalan Thermal Power Plant
CountryMongolia
LocationBayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar
StatusOperational
Commission dateNovember 2015
Construction costUS$75.9 million
Power generation
Units operational3 X 116 MW
Nameplate capacity348 MW

The Amgalan Thermal Power Plant is a coal-fired power station in Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

History[edit]

The power plant was commissioned in November 2015.[1] On 4 December 2015, the opening of the power plant was officiated in a ceremony preceded by Energy Minister Dashzeveg Zorigt and other government officials.[2] In June 2022, expansion work of the power plant started to expand its generating capacity.[3]

Technical specifications[edit]

The power plant has an installed capacity of 348 MW. It consists of three steam turbine with each rated at 116 MW.[1]

Finance[edit]

The power plant was constructed with a cost of US$75.9 million.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Power plant profile: Amgalan Power Plant, Mongolia". Power Technology. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ "New power plant to reduce pollution in the capital". Economist Intelligence. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. ^ Oyun-Erdene, E. (15 November 2022). "Expansion of Amgalan thermal power plant needs to start immediately". Gogo Mongolia. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Amgalan Heating Power Plant is ready for operations". Gogo Mongolia. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2023.