Turkmenistan
power plants.
Turkmenistan has 15 operating power plants in the catalog, 7,096 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 99.9% of operating capacity (7,087 MW), with solar a distant second at 0.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Mary Power Station (3,259 MW, recorded start year 1973).
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: .
Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Turkmenistan
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 Turkmenistan get its electricity?
Across the 15 operating plants in the catalog, Turkmenistan's capacity is led by natural gas at 99.9% (7,087 MW), then solar at 0.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Turkmenistan?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Turkmenistan is Mary Power Station, a natural gas facility with 3,259 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1973.
How many power plants does Turkmenistan have?
The catalog tracks 15 operating power plants in Turkmenistan, with 7,096 MW in all.
Can I see Turkmenistan's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Turkmenistan 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.