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Kafr El-Dawar Thermal Power Station220 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The محطة كفر الدوار البخارية stands out as the 94th largest power generation facility in Egypt, with a capacity of 220 MW, contributing 0.16% to the national total capacity of 138,304 MW. Operated by the West Delta Electricity Production Company, this gas-fired facility is part of a significant network of power generation plants that underscore Egypt's reliance on gas as the predominant fuel source. The technology employed at this plant allows for efficient conversion of gas into electricity, ensuring a reliable power supply in the region. Kafr El-Dawar is strategically located near several larger gas plants, including the Abu Kir facility, which boasts an impressive 2,236 MW capacity. Other nearby plants include the محطة أبوقير البخارية and Abu Qir Power Plant, each with capacities exceeding 2,200 MW, further emphasizing the strong gas infrastructure in this area. Additionally, the El-Atf Power Plant and Mahmoudeya Power Plant, with capacities of 750 MW and 653 MW respectively, contribute to the richness of the local energy ecosystem. In the context of Egypt's overall energy profile, there are 155 total plants, with gas being the dominant fuel type among the 97 operational gas plants. The Kafr El-Dawar facility ranks 84th in this category, highlighting its role in supporting the national grid. As Egypt navigates its energy transition towards renewables and seeks to enhance energy security, the reliable output from facilities like محطة كفر الدوار will remain essential in stabilizing the energy supply, particularly in peak demand periods.

Capacity
220 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
West Delta Electricity Production Company
Location
31.1292°, 30.1938°

Egypt, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 94. largest of 155 plants in Egypt
  • #7,071 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,575 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.16% of the installed capacity of Egypt
Age & fleet comparison

30 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

25 plants within 100 km, 32,392 MW combined

Nearest plant: محطة أبوقير البخارية (16.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 31.129169, 30.193829
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
424.9 Kt
867 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
12.75 Mt
Over 30 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
92.4K
cars per year
56.7K
homes per year
19.3M
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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