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Marafiq Jubail IWPP2,744 MW Gas

Gas

Marafiq Jubail IWPP is a 2,744 MW gas power plant located in Saudi Arabia. Commissioned in 2010. Owned by Marafiq.

Capacity
2,744 MW

2.74 GW

Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Marafiq
Location
27.0701°, 49.6080°

Saudi Arabia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 27.070128, 49.608036
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.30 Mt
10817 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
84.80 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.2M
cars per year
706.7K
homes per year
240.9M
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
Saudi Arabia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

Saudi ArabiaEnergy Profile

163
Total Stations
144.3 GW
Total Capacity
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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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