Algeria

Tiaret — 420 MW Natural Gas

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Tiaret is a 420 MW gas power plant located in Algeria. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
420 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1984

Year online

Owner
Sonelgaz

Operator

Location
35.34, 1.36

Coordinates

Insights

#18
largest in %s
#1,866
largest %s worldwide
#5,099
largest worldwide
1984
%d yrs older than avg
26
operated by %s
2
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
420 MW
Commissioned
1984
Status
Operational
Owner
Sonelgaz
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
35.340, 1.356
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
811,264 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
24.3M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

176,362
cars / year
108,168
homes / year
36.9M
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Tiaret power generation facility, located in Algeria at coordinates 35.3396 latitude and 1.3562 longitude, is a significant gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 420 MW. This facility plays a vital role in meeting the energy demands of Algeria, supporting the national grid with reliable electricity generation. Utilizing modern gas turbine technology, Tiaret efficiently converts natural gas into electricity, playing a crucial part in the country’s energy strategy. The strategic position of Tiaret within Algeria’s energy infrastructure enhances the reliability of the power supply and is essential for the economic development of the region. As Algeria continues to invest in its energy sector, the Tiaret power plant contributes to the goal of diversifying energy sources and increasing the overall efficiency of power generation in the country.

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