Egypt

West Assiut Power Station — 1,500 MW Gas

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West Assiut Power Station is a 1,500 MW gas power station located in Egypt, commissioned in 2015. It is one of the facilities tracked in the World Power Plants database.

Capacity
1,500 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2015

Year online

Owner
Upper Egypt Electricity Production Company

Operator

Location
27.18, 31.00

Coordinates

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Gas
Capacity
1,500 MW
Commissioned
2015
Status
Operational
Owner
Upper Egypt Electricity Production Company
Country
Egypt
Coordinates
27.182, 31.000

About this plant

محطة توليد كهرباء غرب أسيوط is a significant gas-fired power generation facility in Egypt with a capacity of 1500 MW. Located at the coordinates 27.1816, 30.9996, this facility is vital for the energy supply in Upper Egypt. Commissioned in 2015, this power plant operates under the management of the Upper Egypt Electricity Production Company and employs advanced gas turbine technology to efficiently convert natural gas into electricity. The use of natural gas not only ensures a cleaner energy source compared to coal but also aligns with Egypt’s energy policy objectives, which prioritize reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewables and cleaner fuels in the energy mix. As Upper Egypt continues to develop, this power plant serves as a reliable backbone, supporting both residential and industrial electricity demands in the region. By contributing significantly to the local grid, محطة توليد كهرباء غرب أسيوط plays an essential role in sustaining economic growth and improving the quality of life for the residents in its vicinity.

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