Macao
power plants.
Macao has 3 operating power plants in the catalog, 466 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 58.2% of operating capacity (271 MW), with natural gas a distant second at 29.2%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Coloane A Power Station (271 MW, recorded start year 1978).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Macao electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Macao
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Macao
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Macao get its electricity?
Across the 3 operating plants in the catalog, Macao's capacity is led by oil at 58.2% (271 MW), then natural gas at 29.2% and biomass at 12.6%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Macao?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Macao is Coloane A Power Station, a oil facility with 271 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1978.
How many power plants does Macao have?
The catalog tracks 3 operating power plants in Macao, with 466 MW in all.
Can I see Macao's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Macao to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.