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Sharm El Sheikh Gas Power Station288 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The محطة كهرباء شرم الشيخ الغازية is a crucial gas-fired power generation facility located in Egypt, with a significant capacity of 288 MW. This power plant plays an essential role in supporting the local energy grid, particularly in the Sinai Peninsula region, which is vital for both economic development and tourism. Positioned at coordinates 27.8774, 34.3036, this facility leverages natural gas as its primary fuel source, providing a cleaner alternative to more traditional fossil fuels. The generation technology employed is designed to optimize efficiency and reduce emissions, aligning with Egypt's broader energy strategy that prioritizes natural gas and renewable resources. Operated by the East Delta Electricity Production Company, the plant contributes to Egypt's national goal of enhancing energy security and sustainability. The significance of the شرم الشيخ gas power plant is underscored by its ability to provide reliable electricity to a region that is both economically and strategically important. As the country seeks to diversify its energy mix, this facility supports the transition towards a more sustainable energy future while meeting the growing demand for power in the region.

Capacity
288 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
East Delta Electricity Production Company
Location
27.8774°, 34.3036°

Egypt, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 90. largest of 155 plants in Egypt
  • #6,269 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,308 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.21% of the installed capacity of Egypt
Age & fleet comparison

28 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

East Delta Electricity Production Company operates 17 plants totalling 13,676 MW

Regional density

6 plants within 100 km, 1,156 MW combined

Nearest plant: Sharm el Sheikh (6.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 27.877430, 34.303618
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
556.3 Kt
1135 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.58 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Closing Soon
2028
2 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
120.9K
cars per year
74.2K
homes per year
25.3M
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
GasHydroNuclearSolar
Top Fuels

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