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Al-Krimat Solar Thermal Power Station140 MW Gas

Gas

Al-Krimat Solar Thermal Power Station is a 140 MW gas power plant located in Egypt. Commissioned in 2011. Owned by Egyptian Electricity Holding Company.

Capacity
140 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
Location
29.2776°, 31.2486°

Egypt, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: 29.277610, 31.248590
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
270.4 Kt
552 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.06 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
58.8K
cars per year
36.1K
homes per year
12.3M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Egypt
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

EgyptEnergy Profile

155
Total Stations
138.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroNuclearSolar
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

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