Giza North Power Station, located in Egypt at coordinates 30.2482° N and 30.9466° E, is a vital gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 2250 MW. This power plant plays an essential role in Egypt's energy landscape, helping to address the country's growing electricity needs and contributing to the national energy mix. Operated by the Cairo Electricity Production Company, Giza North Power Station employs advanced gas turbine technology, which allows for efficient and responsive energy generation, crucial for meeting peak demand periods. The facility's significance to the local grid cannot be overstated, as it provides a reliable power source to support both industrial and domestic electricity consumption in the Greater Cairo area. Giza North Power Station aligns with Egypt's energy policy objectives, which emphasise the use of natural gas as a means to enhance energy security while reducing reliance on more polluting fuel sources. As the country continues to pursue energy diversification and sustainability, Giza North Power Station stands as a testament to Egypt's commitment to modernising its energy infrastructure and ensuring a stable power supply for its citizens.
2.25 GW
27 years old
Egypt, Africa
Location
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
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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends
Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.
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