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Damanhur Power Plant300 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Damanhur Power Plant, located in Egypt, is a significant natural gas power generation facility with a capacity of 300 MW. Operated by the West Delta Electricity Production Company, this plant is strategically situated at coordinates 31.0864, 30.4310, which positions it well within the national grid to support the energy needs of the region. As Egypt continues to expand its energy infrastructure, the Damanhur Power Plant plays a critical role in ensuring energy reliability and stability in the face of increasing demand. Natural gas is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal, making it an essential component of Egypt's energy strategy aimed at reducing emissions while providing a stable energy supply. The facility's operational context is marked by the country's transition towards a more diversified energy mix, where natural gas is expected to play an increasingly vital role. The Damanhur Power Plant not only contributes to local energy security but also supports broader national policies focused on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in Egypt's power sector.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
West Delta Electricity Production Company
Location
31.0864°, 30.4310°

Egypt, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 88. largest of 155 plants in Egypt
  • #6,026 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,258 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.22% of the installed capacity of Egypt
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

West Delta Electricity Production Company operates 10 plants totalling 8,350 MW

Regional density

28 plants within 100 km, 36,692 MW combined

Nearest plant: Damanhour (0.5 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 31.086417, 30.430972
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
579.5 Kt
1183 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.27 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
126.0K
cars per year
77.3K
homes per year
26.3M
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
Egypt
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

EgyptEnergy Profile

155
Total Plants
138.3 GW
Total Capacity
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