Wadi Hof is a 100 MW gas power plant in Egypt, commissioned in 1985. Ranked #92 of 98 gas plants in Egypt, Wadi Hof contributes 0.08% to the country's total gas capacity of 121,657 MW. The largest gas plant in Egypt is محطة البرلس المركبة at 4,800 MW, making Wadi Hof 48 times smaller. Nearby plants include محطة كهرباء العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة (4,800 MW, Gas), New Capital Power Plant (4,800 MW, Gas), and محطة كهرباء شمال الجيزة (2,250 MW, Gas). The facility is located approximately 50 km from Cairo.
41 years old
Egypt, Africa
Location
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
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