Ravin Blanc is a 73 MW gas power plant in Algeria, commissioned in 1974. Ranked #29 of 31 gas plants in Algeria, Ravin Blanc's 73 MW represents 0.43% of Algeria's total gas capacity of 17,000 MW. The largest gas plant in Algeria is Ras Djinet at 1,803 MW, making Ravin Blanc 24.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Marsat (1,024 MW, Gas), Boutelilis (450 MW, Gas), and Kahrama IPP (345 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Tipaza Province, approximately 70 km west of Algiers.
52 years old
Algeria, Africa
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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