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Ramat Negev Energy120 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Ramat Negev Energy is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Israel, operated by Edeltech and commissioned in 2015. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Israel's energy supply. Ramat Negev Energy ranks as the 15th largest gas plant in Israel. With 120 MW, it represents 1.3% of the country's total gas capacity of 9,213 MW. Israel has 18 gas plants with a combined capacity of 9,213 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Israel, Eshkol at 1,432 MW, Ramat Negev Energy is approximately 8.4% the size. Natural gas is a vital component of Israel's energy strategy, providing around 70% of the country's electricity generation. The Ramat Negev Energy plant supports Israel's shift towards cleaner energy sources. It is located approximately 50 km from Beersheba, a key city in the Negev region.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Edeltech
Location
31.1498°, 34.7895°

Israel, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 18. largest of 59 plants in Israel
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.82% of the installed capacity of Israel
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Edeltech operates 2 plants totalling 175 MW

Regional density

41 plants within 100 km, 8,742 MW combined

Nearest plant: Ramat Hovav (2.4 km)

Data provenance

Source: Edeltech

Location

Coordinates:: 31.149800, 34.789500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
231.8 Kt
473 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.55 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.4K
cars per year
30.9K
homes per year
10.5M
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
Israel
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IsraelEnergy Profile

59
Total Plants
14.7 GW
Total Capacity
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