World Power Plants

Tiaret420 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Tiaret power generation facility, located in Algeria at coordinates 35.3396 latitude and 1.3562 longitude, is a significant gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 420 MW. This facility plays a vital role in meeting the energy demands of Algeria, supporting the national grid with reliable electricity generation. Utilizing modern gas turbine technology, Tiaret efficiently converts natural gas into electricity, playing a crucial part in the country’s energy strategy. The strategic position of Tiaret within Algeria’s energy infrastructure enhances the reliability of the power supply and is essential for the economic development of the region. As Algeria continues to invest in its energy sector, the Tiaret power plant contributes to the goal of diversifying energy sources and increasing the overall efficiency of power generation in the country.

Capacity
420 MW
Commissioning Year
1984

42 years old

Owner
Sonelgaz
Location
35.3396°, 1.3562°

Algeria, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 18. largest of 59 plants in Algeria
  • #5,096 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,866 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 2.33% of the installed capacity of Algeria
Age & fleet comparison

42 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Sonelgaz operates 26 plants totalling 6,537 MW

Regional density

1 plants within 100 km, 465 MW combined

Nearest plant: Relizane (88.8 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 35.339600, 1.356200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
811.3 Kt
1656 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
34.07 Mt
Over 42 years of operation
Past Retirement
2014
12 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
176.4K
cars per year
108.2K
homes per year
36.9M
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
Algeria
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

AlgeriaEnergy Profile

59
Total Plants
18.0 GW
Total Capacity
GasSolarHydro
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