Ashgod Energy is a 55 MW gas-fired power plant in Israel, operated by Edeltech since 2015. Ranked #17 of 18 gas plants in Israel. Its 55 MW represents 0.6% of Israel's 9,213 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Israel is Eshkol at 1,432 MW, making Ashgod Energy 26 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Ramat Hovav (1,067 MW, Gas), Ashalim Sun (121 MW, Solar), and Ramat Negev Energy (120 MW, Gas). The facility is located in southern Israel, approximately 60 km from Tel Aviv.
11 years old
Israel, Asia
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
Israel- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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