Atarot is a 70 MW gas-fired power plant in Israel, operated by the Israel Electric Corporation since 1997. Ranked #16 of 18 gas plants in Israel. Its 70 MW represents 0.76% of Israel's total gas capacity of 9,213 MW. The largest gas plant in Israel is Eshkol at 1,432 MW, making Atarot 20.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tzafit (Dalia) (835 MW, Gas), Gezer (744 MW, Gas), and Reading (428 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the West Bank, approximately 15 km northeast of Jerusalem.
29 years old
Israel, Asia
- 19. largest of 59 plants in Israel
- #11,705 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,531 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.48% of the installed capacity of Israel
29 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Israel Electric corporation operates 17 plants totalling 11,730 MW
48 plants within 100 km, 17,328 MW combined
Source: Israel Electric Corporation
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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