Boufarik 1 is a 100 MW gas power plant in Algeria, commissioned in 1980. Ranked #28 of 31 gas plants in Algeria, it represents 0.59% of the country's total gas capacity of 17,000 MW. The largest gas plant in Algeria is Ras Djinet at 1,803 MW, making Boufarik 1 18 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Arbaa (560 MW, Gas), Boufarik 2 (450 MW, Gas), and Hamma 2 (418 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Boumerdès Province, approximately 30 km east of Algiers.
46 years old
Algeria, Africa
- 30. largest of 59 plants in Algeria
- #10,039 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,266 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.56% of the installed capacity of Algeria
46 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Sonelgaz operates 26 plants totalling 6,537 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 4,915 MW combined
Source: Arab Union of Electricity
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
Algeria- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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