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Al-Hartha Power Station400 MW Oil

OilVerified: Feb 2026

محطة كهرباء الهارثة is a crucial power generation facility located in Iraq, playing an essential role in the national energy mix. This power plant utilizes oil as its primary fuel source, reflecting Iraq's rich natural resources and its historical reliance on oil for energy generation. With a capacity of 400 MW, it significantly contributes to the stability and reliability of the local grid, especially in a region where energy demand continues to grow. The plant is operated by the Ministry of Electricity, which oversees the country's energy strategy amidst ongoing efforts to diversify energy sources and enhance infrastructure. Situated at coordinates 30.6768, 47.7532, the station is strategically located to serve the surrounding areas, ensuring that both residential and industrial users have access to consistent electricity. The region's dependence on oil-fired power generation is underscored by the broader context of Iraq's energy policy, which aims to increase generation capacity while addressing environmental concerns. As a key player in the national grid, the الهارثة power plant exemplifies the challenges and opportunities facing Iraq's energy sector, particularly as the country seeks to modernize its infrastructure and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the long term.

Capacity
400 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Ministry of Electricity
Location
30.6768°, 47.7532°

Iraq, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 44. largest of 104 plants in Iraq
  • #5,237 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #195 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.68% of the installed capacity of Iraq
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Ministry of Electricity operates 33 plants totalling 16,868 MW

Regional density

21 plants within 100 km, 12,091 MW combined

Nearest plant: Al-Najybia (11.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 30.676830, 47.753225
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
797.2 Kt
1226 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.77 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
173.3K
cars per year
106.3K
homes per year
36.2M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Iraq
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IraqEnergy Profile

104
Total Plants
58.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasOilHydroSolar
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