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Haditha Diesel Power Station230 MW Oil

Oil

The Haditha Diesel Power Station is a key infrastructure asset in Iraq's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 230 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing oil energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Ministry of Electricity, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 2012, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Iraq, Haditha Diesel Power Station occupies the #14 position among all operational oil power plants. Its 230 MW capacity represents a 2.05% share of Iraq's total installed oil generating capacity, which currently stands at 11,237 MW. The largest operational oil installation in Iraq is the Al-Shemal with an output of 2,100 MW, making the Haditha Diesel Power Station approximately 9.1 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.3937% of Iraq's aggregate generation capacity of 58,413 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of oil power plants (modeled at 15% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 302,220 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Iraq consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 100,740 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 34.0469° latitude and 42.4032° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Haditha Dam (hydroelectric, 660 MW), the Haditha Dam (hydroelectric, 660 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Iraq.

Capacity
230 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Ministry of Electricity
Location
34.0469°, 42.4032°

Iraq, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 34.046868, 42.403246
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
458.4 Kt
705 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.42 Mt
Over 14 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2042
16 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
99.6K
cars per year
61.1K
homes per year
20.8M
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
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).

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