Power plants in Suriname
A directory of 2 power plants in Suriname with a combined installed capacity of 69 MW, mapped and ranked from open data — by fuel, capacity and emissions.
Power mix by fuel (Suriname)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Suriname electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Suriname
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPP2 Bemland power station | Oil | 63 |
| 2 | Rosebel | Solar | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Suriname?
There are 2 current or operating power-plant records in Suriname in this open dataset, with about 69 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Suriname?
DPP2 Bemland power station is the largest at about 63 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Suriname?
The most common plant type in this dataset is solar (1 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Suriname's electricity grid?
Suriname's grid carbon intensity is about 322 gCO₂/kWh, with 52.9% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).