Algeria

Hamma 2 — 418 MW Natural Gas

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Hamma 2 is a 418 MW gas power plant located in Algeria. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
418 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2011

Year online

Owner
Sonelgaz Production de l’Electricite

Operator

Location
36.75, 3.08

Coordinates

Insights

#19
largest in %s
#1,878
largest %s worldwide
#5,140
largest worldwide
2011
%d yrs newer than avg
4
operated by %s
5
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
418 MW
Commissioned
2011
Status
Operational
Owner
Sonelgaz Production de l’Electricite
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
36.749, 3.082

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
807,400 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
24.2M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

175,522
cars / year
107,653
homes / year
36.7M
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

Hamma 2 power station, located in Algeria at coordinates 36.7489, 3.0823, is a gas-fired power generation facility that also utilizes oil as a secondary fuel source. With a capacity of 418 MW, Hamma 2 plays an essential role in the country’s energy mix, helping to meet the electricity demands of both residential and industrial sectors. The use of gas and oil technologies in this plant allows for flexibility in fuel sourcing, making it a vital asset in Algeria’s energy infrastructure. The facility operates primarily on gas turbine technology, known for its efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel sources, while the optional oil component ensures reliability during periods of high demand or fuel supply disruptions. Located in a region where energy security is critical, Hamma 2 enhances the stability of the local grid, providing essential support to the surrounding communities. Algeria’s energy policies, which focus on maximizing the use of domestic resources while transitioning towards sustainable energy, further highlight the importance of Hamma 2. By ensuring a stable supply of electricity, this power plant is instrumental in supporting the country’s economic development and improving the living standards of its citizens.

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