Egypt

North Cairo Power Station — 1,500 MW Gas

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North Cairo Power Station is a 1,500 MW gas power station located in Egypt, commissioned in 2004. It is one of the facilities tracked in the World Power Plants database.

Capacity
1,500 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2004

Year online

Owner
Cairo Electricity Production Company

Operator

Location
30.11, 31.27

Coordinates

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Gas
Capacity
1,500 MW
Commissioned
2004
Status
Operational
Owner
Cairo Electricity Production Company
Country
Egypt
Coordinates
30.108, 31.266

About this plant

محطة كهرباء شمال القاهرة is a key gas-fired power generation facility located in Egypt, with a capacity of 1500 MW. This plant plays a vital role in the national energy landscape, especially considering its strategic position at the coordinates 30.1081, 31.2658, which allows it to efficiently feed electricity into the local grid. Owned and operated by the Cairo Electricity Production Company since its commissioning in 2004, this facility utilizes gas turbine technology to produce electricity. The use of natural gas as a fuel source not only enhances the efficiency of energy generation but also contributes to lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal-fired alternatives. As Egypt works towards diversifying its energy sources and increasing the share of natural gas in its energy mix, محطة كهرباء شمال القاهرة stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to modernizing its energy infrastructure. This power plant is crucial for meeting the energy demands of the densely populated Greater Cairo area, ensuring a stable supply of electricity for both residential and commercial consumers.

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