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The Mahmoudia power plant is a pivotal gas-fired facility located in Egypt, positioned at coordinates 31.1759° N, 30.5289° E. With a capacity of 317 MW, this plant plays an essential role in the national energy generation landscape, significantly contributing to Egypt's growing energy needs. The use of natural gas as a fuel type for this facility reflects the country's strategic shift towards cleaner energy sources, aiming to reduce reliance on more polluting fossil fuels. Gas-fired power plants like Mahmoudia utilize advanced combustion technology to convert natural gas into electricity efficiently, which supports the country's efforts to enhance energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The operational significance of Mahmoudia cannot be overstated, as it provides a reliable source of power to the local grid, ensuring stability and consistency in energy supply for both residential and industrial consumers. The plant is part of Egypt's broader energy policy framework, which focuses on diversifying energy sources and increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix. By doing so, Egypt aims to meet rising electricity demand while promoting sustainable development. Overall, the Mahmoudia power plant is a cornerstone of Egypt's energy strategy, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable and secure energy future.

Capacity
317 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
Location
31.1759°, 30.5289°

Egypt, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 86. largest of 155 plants in Egypt
  • #5,920 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,219 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.23% of the installed capacity of Egypt
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Egyptian Electricity Holding Company operates 61 plants totalling 52,596 MW

Regional density

28 plants within 100 km, 36,675 MW combined

Nearest plant: El-Atf (1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 31.175900, 30.528900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
612.3 Kt
1250 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.80 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
133.1K
cars per year
81.6K
homes per year
27.8M
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
GasHydroNuclearSolar
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