Overview
Lousan (Shahid Beheshti) is a 120 MW gas power plant in Iran. It contributes to the country's power generation capacity using natural gas as fuel.
Lousan (Shahid Beheshti) is an operational gas power plant located in Iran, with a capacity of 120 megawatts. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, aligning with Iran's extensive use of gas-fired generation due to abundant domestic gas reserves. The facility operates under Iran's national environmental regulations, which set emission limits for power plants. Gas-fired plants like this one typically have lower CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to coal or oil plants, but still contribute to regional air quality considerations. As part of Iran's power grid, this plant helps meet electricity demand in the region. Its capacity places it in the medium-scale range for gas plants in the country, supporting local industrial and residential needs.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel source results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants, but it still contributes to local air quality impacts. Its location in a region with moderate population density means emissions may affect nearby communities. The plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. Typical Iranian gas plants use combined cycle or simple cycle technology.
Frequently asked questions
Lousan (Shahid Beheshti) is located in Iran, with coordinates approximately 36.62°N, 49.51°E.
The plant has a capacity of 120 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is common in Iran due to abundant gas reserves.
Iranian power plants must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The Department of Environment oversees enforcement.
The plant supplies electricity to the national grid, helping meet demand in the region. Its gas-fired operation supports grid stability and energy security.