Kuriemat Solar/Thermal is a 120 MW gas and solar-fired power plant located in Egypt, commissioned in 2011. It operates using a combination of gas and solar energy, contributing to Egypt's overall energy generation capacity. Kuriemat Solar/Thermal ranks as the 91st largest gas plant in Egypt. With 120 MW, it represents 0.1% of Egypt's total gas capacity of 121,657 MW. Egypt has 98 gas plants with a combined capacity exceeding 121,000 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Egypt, محطة البرلس المركبة at 4,800 MW, Kuriemat is approximately 2.5% the size. Gas plays a significant role in Egypt's energy landscape, accounting for a substantial portion of the electricity generation mix. The integration of solar energy at Kuriemat reflects a growing trend towards renewable sources in the region. The plant is situated approximately 120 km northeast of Luxor in the Nile Valley.
15 years old
Egypt, Africa
- 104. largest of 155 plants in Egypt
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Egypt
15 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
27 plants within 100 km, 46,889 MW combined
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
Egypt- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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