Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh Power Station — 288 MW Natural Gas

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Sharm El Sheikh Power Station is a 288 MW gas power plant located in Egypt. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
288 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1998

Year online

Owner
East Delta Electricity Production Company

Operator

Location
27.88, 34.31

Coordinates

Insights

#90
largest in %s
#2,308
largest %s worldwide
#6,269
largest worldwide
1998
%d yrs older than avg
17
operated by %s
6
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
288 MW
Commissioned
1998
Status
Operational
Owner
East Delta Electricity Production Company
Country
Egypt
Coordinates
27.877, 34.305
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
556,295 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
16.7M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

120,934
cars / year
74,173
homes / year
25.3M
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

Sharm El Sheikh Power Station serves as a key player in Egypt’s energy generation framework, located in the renowned resort city of Sharm El Sheikh at coordinates 27.8772, 34.3051. This gas-fired facility, also operated by the East Delta Electricity Production Company, boasts a capacity of 288 MW, providing essential electricity to both residents and the thriving tourism sector. The adoption of advanced gas generation technology at the Sharm El Sheikh Power Station allows for efficient energy production, which is vital for meeting the increasing demand in this popular destination. As part of the national energy strategy, this power plant plays a critical role in supporting Egypt’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on more polluting fuels. Its strategic position not only contributes to the stability of the local electricity grid but also aligns with Egypt’s commitment to enhancing its energy infrastructure and pursuing sustainable development goals, ensuring a reliable energy supply for both locals and visitors alike.

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