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Talkha Power Station1,460 MW Gas

Gas

Talkha Power Station is a 1,460 MW gas power plant located in Egypt. Commissioned in 1979. Owned by Middle Delta Electricity Production Company.

Capacity
1,460 MW

1.46 GW

Commissioning Year
1979

47 years old

Owner
Middle Delta Electricity Production Company
Location
31.0622°, 31.3931°

Egypt, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: 31.062201, 31.393129
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.82 Mt
5755 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
132.55 Mt
Over 47 years of operation
Past Retirement
2009
17 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
613.1K
cars per year
376.0K
homes per year
128.2M
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

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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