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Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant Jordan — 373 MW Natural Gas

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Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant Jordan is a 373 MW gas power plant located in Jordan. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
373 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2015

Year online

Owner
Jordan Electric Power Company

Operator

Location
31.22, 36.02

Coordinates

Insights

#6
largest in %s
#2,035
largest %s worldwide
#5,487
largest worldwide
2015
%d yrs newer than avg
6
operated by %s
11
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
373 MW
Commissioned
2015
Status
Operational
Owner
Jordan Electric Power Company
Country
JOR
Coordinates
31.223, 36.020

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
720,479 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
21.6M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

156,626
cars / year
96,064
homes / year
32.7M
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 Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant in Jordan is a significant contributor to the country’s energy generation capabilities, with a capacity of 373 MW. This gas-fired facility employs combined cycle gas turbine technology, which optimizes efficiency by combining gas and steam turbines for electricity generation. Since its inception, the plant has played a critical role in meeting Jordan’s increasing energy demands, particularly in a region that suffers from limited energy resources. Located at coordinates 31.2226 latitude and 36.0197 longitude, Al Qatrana is strategically positioned to support the local grid, providing essential power to both urban areas and industrial sectors. The importance of gas power generation in Jordan is underscored by the national energy policy, which aims to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on imported fuels. As the country continues to enhance its energy security and sustainability, the Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant serves as a reliable source of baseload power, facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources while enhancing overall grid stability.

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