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DIBIS power plant, located in Iraq, is an essential facility contributing 320 MW to the national energy generation capacity. Commissioned in 2012 and operated by Iraq's Ministry of Electricity, this power generation facility primarily runs on gas, with oil serving as a secondary fuel source. Its coordinates are 35.6801° N and 44.0655° E, strategically positioning it to support the energy needs of the surrounding regions. The DIBIS plant plays a vital role in enhancing the reliability of Iraq's electricity supply, particularly as the nation strives to improve its energy infrastructure post-conflict. With a focus on increasing generation capacity, the plant is part of Iraq's broader strategy to stabilize and modernize its energy sector. As gas remains a dominant fuel choice in the region, DIBIS exemplifies the balance between traditional energy sources and the pursuit of a more diversified energy mix, vital for supporting the country’s socioeconomic development.

Capacity
320 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity
Location
35.6801°, 44.0655°

Iraq, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 50. largest of 104 plants in Iraq
  • #5,874 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,203 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.55% of the installed capacity of Iraq
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Iraq's Ministry of Electricity operates 18 plants totalling 12,887 MW

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 11,760 MW combined

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

Data provenance

Source: SUNIR

Location

Coordinates:: 35.680100, 44.065500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
618.1 Kt
1261 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.65 Mt
Over 14 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2042
16 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
134.4K
cars per year
82.4K
homes per year
28.1M
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
GasOilHydroSolar
Top Fuels

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