Power plants in Trinidad and Tobago
A directory of 6 power plants in Trinidad and Tobago with a combined installed capacity of 2,103 MW, mapped and ranked from open data — by fuel, capacity and emissions.
Power mix by fuel (Trinidad and Tobago)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Trinidad and Tobago electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Trinidad and Tobago
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Lisas | Gas | 812 |
| 2 | Union Estate Power Station | Gas | 720 |
| 3 | Port of Spain | Oil | 260 |
| 4 | Penal | Gas | 234 |
| 5 | Cove Power Station | Gas | 66 |
| 6 | Scarborough | Oil | 11 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Trinidad and Tobago?
There are 6 current or operating power-plant records in Trinidad and Tobago in this open dataset, with about 2,103 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Trinidad and Tobago?
Point Lisas is the largest at about 812 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Trinidad and Tobago?
The most common plant type in this dataset is gas (4 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Trinidad and Tobago's electricity grid?
Trinidad and Tobago's grid carbon intensity is about 682 gCO₂/kWh, with 0.1% 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)).