Iran’s MAPNA seeks to add 4000 MW to country's power generating capacity

Iran’s largest contractor for steam, gas, and combined cycle and renewable power plants, (MAPNA Group) CEO announced that the group is presenting a plan to add nearly 4,400 MW to the country's thermal electricity generation capacity if it puts into practice.

News ID: 5695

Date: 04 January 2025 - 04:26

TABNAK, Jan 04: According to Mohammad Oliya, the plan seeks converting simple cycle gas power plants into combined one.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 14th Iran International Renewable Energy Exhibition, he said, “This plan presents a method to finance combined cycle construction projects, which requires changes in regulations.”

Some of the plans intended by the company include a 600 MW project in central Isfahan Province, building a 430 MW renewable power plant and 100 MW wind power plant.

stating that the use of hydrogen fuel in gas turbines as a clean fuel is on MAPNA's agenda, he said: "In MAPNA Group's MGT-75 turbine, which will be launched by the end of the year, there is the possibility of combining 40 percent hydrogen with natural gas for fuel."

MAPNA has already carried out major projects in the Middle East and beyond. It is working on renewable energy projects with the aim of raising power generation in the country.