Saudi Arabia

AL WAJH — 263 MW Oil

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AL WAJH is a 263 MW oil power plant located in Saudi Arabia. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
263 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2013

Year online

Owner
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)

Operator

Location
26.23, 36.49

Coordinates

Insights

#88
largest in Saudi Arabia
#256
largest Oil worldwide
#6,528
largest worldwide
2013
16 yrs newer than avg
53
operated by Saudi Electricity Company…
0
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Oil
Capacity
263 MW
Commissioned
2013
Status
Operational
Owner
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Country
Saudi Arabia
Coordinates
26.230, 36.487

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
599,920 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
17,997,595 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
650 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

130,417
cars per year
79,989
homes per year
27,269,084
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 WAJH power plant, situated in Saudi Arabia at coordinates 26.2300, 36.4870, serves as a critical component of the country’s energy generation framework. This facility, which operates on oil, boasts a capacity of 263.4 MW and is owned and operated by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). Commissioned in 2013, AL WAJH utilizes oil-fired generation technology, which has been a longstanding source of energy for the Kingdom. The operational context of this power generation facility is essential, as it helps support the local grid and contributes to the overall stability of the energy supply in the region. Given Saudi Arabia’s heavy reliance on oil for energy production, AL WAJH plays a vital role in the national energy mix. Moreover, in light of the Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on oil, facilities like AL WAJH are crucial for ensuring energy reliability during the transition to renewable sources.

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