Port Said is a 48 MW gas-fired power plant in Egypt, operated since 1997. Ranked #98 of 98 gas plants in Egypt. Its 48 MW represents 0.04% of Egypt's total gas capacity of 121,657 MW. The largest gas plant in Egypt is محطة البرلس المركبة at 4,800 MW, making Port Said 100 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PortSaid East (683 MW, Gas), Port Said East Power Station (682.5 MW, Gas), and Port Said East Power Plant (682.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Port Said Governorate, approximately 200 km northeast of Cairo.
29 years old
Egypt, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Egypt- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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