Thermal capacity accounted for 53.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2022, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,544GW. This is expected to contribute 38% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,074GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.04% is in Tanzania. Listed below are the five largest active thermal power plants by capacity in Tanzania, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.

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1. Kinyerezi I Dual Fuel Power Plant

The Kinyerezi I Dual Fuel Power Plant is a 335MW thermal power project located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2016. The project was developed by Tanzania Electric Supply. Tanzania Electric Supply own the project. Buy the profile here.

2. Kinyerezi IV Power Plant

The 330MW Kinyerezi IV Power Plant thermal power project is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzania Electric Supply; China Poly Group has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2020. The project is owned by Tanzania Electric Supply; China Poly Group. Buy the profile here.

3. Kinyerezi II Power Plant

The Kinyerezi II Power Plant is a 248.22MW thermal project. Tanzania Electric Supply owns the project. It was commissioned in 2017. The project was developed by Toshiba Plant Systems & Services; Sumitomo. It is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Buy the profile here.

4. Songas Ubungo Gas Turbine Power Plant

The Songas Ubungo Gas Turbine Power Plant thermal project with a capacity of 192MW came online in 2004. The project was developed by Songas. Tanzania Petroleum Development; Tanzania Electric Supply; Globeleq Africa have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Buy the profile here.

5. Ubungo II Gas Fired Power Plant

The Ubungo II Gas Fired Power Plant has been operating since 2012. The 120MW thermal project is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The project has been developed by Jacobsen Elektro. Tanzania Electric Supply have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.

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