World Power Plants

Sharm El Sheikh Power Station288 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Mar 2026

Sharm El Sheikh Power Station serves as a key player in Egypt's energy generation framework, located in the renowned resort city of Sharm El Sheikh at coordinates 27.8772, 34.3051. This gas-fired facility, also operated by the East Delta Electricity Production Company, boasts a capacity of 288 MW, providing essential electricity to both residents and the thriving tourism sector. The adoption of advanced gas generation technology at the Sharm El Sheikh Power Station allows for efficient energy production, which is vital for meeting the increasing demand in this popular destination. As part of the national energy strategy, this power plant plays a critical role in supporting Egypt's efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on more polluting fuels. Its strategic position not only contributes to the stability of the local electricity grid but also aligns with Egypt's commitment to enhancing its energy infrastructure and pursuing sustainable development goals, ensuring a reliable energy supply for both locals and visitors alike.

Capacity
288 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
East Delta Electricity Production Company
Location
27.8772°, 34.3051°

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

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 27.877194, 34.305139
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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
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