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Sousse A — 320 MW Natural Gas

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Sousse A is a 320 MW gas power plant located in Tunisia. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
320 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1980

Year online

Owner
Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz (STEG)

Operator

Location
35.78, 10.68

Coordinates

Insights

#9
largest in %s
#2,203
largest %s worldwide
#5,874
largest worldwide
1980
%d yrs older than avg
11
operated by %s
5
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
320 MW
Commissioned
1980
Status
Operational
Owner
Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz (STEG)
Country
TUN
Coordinates
35.785, 10.679

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
618,106 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
18.5M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

134,371
cars / year
82,414
homes / year
28.1M
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

Sousse A is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in Tunisia, with coordinates at 35.7848, 10.6791. This power plant has a capacity of 320 MW and has been operational since 1980, making it an integral part of Tunisia’s energy infrastructure. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel, Sousse A contributes to the national grid by providing a reliable source of electricity that meets both residential and industrial demands. The choice of gas technology allows for relatively lower emissions compared to other fossil fuels, aligning with Tunisia’s efforts to enhance its energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The plant’s operational context is shaped by national energy policies aimed at diversifying the energy mix while ensuring energy security for the country. As Tunisia continues to explore renewable energy solutions, Sousse A remains a crucial asset, acting as a bridge that supports the transition towards more sustainable energy practices, while at the same time bolstering the local economy through job creation and energy stability.

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