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Al-Dibs Power Station428.5 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

محطة كهرباء الدبس is an essential gas-fired power generation facility located in Iraq, with coordinates 35.6787, 44.0645. With a capacity of 428.5 MW, this power plant plays a crucial role in the national energy mix, providing significant support to Iraq's electricity grid. Operated by the Ministry of Electricity, the facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source, which is known for its efficiency and lower emissions compared to other fossil fuels. This aligns with Iraq’s efforts to modernize its energy sector and improve the reliability of electricity supply for its population. Given the region's historical challenges with energy shortages, the importance of the الدبس power plant cannot be overstated; it serves as a vital source of power in a country where energy demand continues to rise. As part of Iraq’s broader energy strategy, the utilization of gas in power generation not only addresses immediate electricity needs but also supports longer-term sustainability goals. The plant's operational context is particularly significant as it contributes to stabilizing the electricity supply in an area often facing infrastructural challenges, thereby playing a pivotal role in the economic and social development of the region.

Capacity
428.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Ministry of Electricity
Location
35.6787°, 44.0645°

Iraq, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 43. largest of 104 plants in Iraq
  • #5,065 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,846 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.73% of the installed capacity of Iraq
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Ministry of Electricity operates 33 plants totalling 16,868 MW

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 11,652 MW combined

Nearest plant: Mulla Abdulla (New) (1.1 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 35.678694, 44.064508
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
827.7 Kt
1689 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.24 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
179.9K
cars per year
110.4K
homes per year
37.6M
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
Iraq
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IraqEnergy Profile

104
Total Plants
58.4 GW
Total Capacity
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