Shabab is a 100 MW gas-fired power plant in Egypt, commissioned in 1982. It is operated by the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company. Ranked #92 of 98 gas plants in Egypt, Shabab's 100 MW represents 0.08% 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 Shabab 48 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Shabab Power Station (1,500 MW, Gas) and محطة كهرباء الشباب المركبة (1,500 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Qalyubia Governorate, approximately 40 km northeast of Cairo.
44 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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