Overview
UNO SUGEN is a 382.5 MW gas power plant located in India. It operates as a gas-fired facility contributing to the country's power generation capacity.
UNO SUGEN is a gas power plant located in India, with coordinates 21.3411° N, 72.9895° E. The facility has a capacity of 382.5 MW and is classified as operational. It uses natural gas as its primary fuel, positioning it within India's growing gas-based power sector. India's power generation regulatory framework includes national emission standards and environmental clearance requirements. Gas power plants like UNO SUGEN typically operate with lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with India's efforts to diversify its energy mix. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-scale range for gas power in the country. As a gas-fired facility, UNO SUGEN plays a role in India's grid stability and energy transition. Its operational status contributes to the regional power supply, supporting industrial and residential demand. The plant's environmental footprint is influenced by its fuel type and technology, with gas generation generally producing less CO2 and pollutants than coal.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in India, a country with growing energy demand, places it within a regulatory context that includes national emission standards. The 382.5 MW capacity indicates a moderate scale, and the plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. Gas plants often use combined cycle technology for efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
UNO SUGEN is located in India at coordinates 21.3411° N, 72.9895° E.
UNO SUGEN is a gas power plant that uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
UNO SUGEN has a capacity of 382.5 megawatts (MW).
Gas power plants in India must comply with national emission standards and environmental clearance requirements set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
As a gas-fired plant, UNO SUGEN helps diversify India's energy mix, providing cleaner power compared to coal and supporting grid stability.