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The Labreg power plant, located in Algeria, is an essential gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 396 MW. Commissioned in 2015, this plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source, which is a cleaner alternative to coal and oil, aligning with Algeria's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Situated at coordinates 34.5056, 6.9848, Labreg plays a crucial role in stabilizing the local energy grid, particularly during peak demand periods. The facility is part of Algeria's strategic energy policy to diversify its energy sources and enhance electricity generation capacity, ensuring that the growing population has access to reliable power. The use of advanced gas turbine technology allows Labreg to operate efficiently, providing a flexible energy solution that complements renewable sources and supports the overall energy transition in the country.

Capacity
396 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Sonatrach
Location
34.5056°, 6.9848°

Algeria, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 20. largest of 59 plants in Algeria
  • #5,340 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,959 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 2.2% of the installed capacity of Algeria
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Sonatrach operates 4 plants totalling 1,660 MW

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 34.505600, 6.984800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
764.9 Kt
1561 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.41 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
166.3K
cars per year
102.0K
homes per year
34.8M
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
Algeria
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

AlgeriaEnergy Profile

59
Total Plants
18.0 GW
Total Capacity
GasSolarHydro
Top Fuels

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