Overview
GAMA CCPP Module - 1 is a 225 MW gas-fired power plant located in India. It operates as a combined cycle power plant, contributing to the country's energy mix.
GAMA CCPP Module - 1 is a gas-fired combined cycle power plant with a capacity of 225 megawatts, located in India. The plant is operational and plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand. Gas power plants in India operate under the regulatory framework of the Central Electricity Authority and must comply with emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Combined cycle technology, which uses both gas and steam turbines, offers higher efficiency compared to simple cycle plants. The facility's location in northern India supports the grid in a region with growing power needs. Its gas-fired operation produces lower CO2 emissions per megawatt compared to coal plants, aligning with India's goals to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas as fuel, which results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in northern India may be subject to regional air quality regulations. The combined cycle technology improves fuel efficiency and reduces carbon footprint per unit of electricity generated.
Frequently asked questions
GAMA CCPP Module - 1 is located in India at coordinates 29.1411 N, 78.9632 E.
GAMA CCPP Module - 1 has a capacity of 225 megawatts (MW).
It is a gas-fired combined cycle power plant (CCPP), which uses both gas and steam turbines to generate electricity efficiently.
Gas power plants in India must comply with emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and operate under the Central Electricity Authority's grid codes.
As a gas-fired plant, it provides flexible generation that can complement renewable sources, and its lower emissions support India's goals to reduce carbon intensity.