Amgalan Thermal Power Plant Explained

Amgalan Thermal Power Plant
Name Official:	Амгалан дулааны станц
Country:	Mongolia
Location:	Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar
Status:	O
Commissioned:	November 2015
Cost:	US$75.9 million
Ps Units Operational:	3 X 116 MW
Ps Electrical Capacity:	348 MW

The Amgalan Thermal Power Plant (Mongolian: Амгалан дулааны станц) is a coal-fired power station in Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

History

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

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

Finance

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

See also

• List of power stations in Mongolia

Notes and References

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