Iraq

Central térmica Al-Musayyib — 1,280 MW Petróleo

Petróleo Verificado

Central térmica Al-Musayyib es una planta de energía 1,280 MW Petróleo ubicada en Irak. Ver ubicación, capacidad y detalles técnicos.

Capacidad
1,280 MW

Installed

Comisionado
1980

Year online

Propietario
Ministry of Electricity, Iraq

Operator

Ubicación
32.84, 44.28

Coordenadas

Insights

#11
largest in Irak
#58
largest Petróleo worldwide
#1,693
largest worldwide
1980
17 yrs older than avg
9
operated by Ministry of Electricity,…
31
plants within 100 km

Detalles Técnicos

Tipo de Combustible
Petróleo
Capacidad
1,280 MW
Comisionado
1980
Status
Operational
Propietario
Ministry of Electricity, Iraq
País
Iraq
Coordenadas
32.841, 44.282

Huella de Carbono

CO₂ Anual
2,915,328 t

tonnes / year

CO₂ de por vida
87,459,840 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
650 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Emisiones anuales equivalentes a

633,767
automóviles al año
388,710
hogares al año
132,514,909
árboles para compensar

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

محطة كهرباء المسيب الحرارية (Al-Musayyib Thermal Power Station) is a significant oil-fired power generation facility located in Iraq at coordinates 32.8411, 44.2823. With a capacity of 1280 MW, this power plant plays a crucial role in supporting the electricity needs of the surrounding communities and stabilizing the national grid. The facility operates on oil, a traditional fuel source in the region, and is designed to provide reliable energy generation, particularly during periods of high demand. The operational context of the Al-Musayyib plant is particularly relevant, given Iraq’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate its energy infrastructure and enhance the reliability of electricity supply amid economic challenges. The use of oil for power generation has been a topic of discussion in the country, as policymakers seek to diversify the energy mix and incorporate renewable sources. However, the Al-Musayyib Thermal Power Station remains a critical asset in the short term, ensuring that energy generation remains stable while the country transitions towards a more sustainable energy future.

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