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Layyah Power Plant823 MW Gas

Gas

Layyah Power Plant is a 823 MW gas power plant located in United Arab Emirates. Commissioned in 2013. Owned by Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority.

Capacity
823 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
Location
25.3547°, 55.3700°

United Arab Emirates, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 25.354707, 55.369994
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.59 Mt
3244 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
20.67 Mt
Over 13 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2043
17 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
345.6K
cars per year
212.0K
homes per year
72.3M
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
United Arab Emirates
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

United Arab EmiratesEnergy Profile

81
Total Stations
93.9 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearSolar
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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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