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Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant Jordan373 MW Natural Gas

Gas

The Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant in Jordan is a significant contributor to the country's energy generation capabilities, with a capacity of 373 MW. This gas-fired facility employs combined cycle gas turbine technology, which optimizes efficiency by combining gas and steam turbines for electricity generation. Since its inception, the plant has played a critical role in meeting Jordan’s increasing energy demands, particularly in a region that suffers from limited energy resources. Located at coordinates 31.2226 latitude and 36.0197 longitude, Al Qatrana is strategically positioned to support the local grid, providing essential power to both urban areas and industrial sectors. The importance of gas power generation in Jordan is underscored by the national energy policy, which aims to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on imported fuels. As the country continues to enhance its energy security and sustainability, the Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant serves as a reliable source of baseload power, facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources while enhancing overall grid stability.

Capacity
373 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Jordan Electric Power Company
Location
31.2226°, 36.0197°

Jordan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 6. largest of 33 plants in Jordan
  • #5,487 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,035 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 7.93% of the installed capacity of Jordan
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Jordan Electric Power Company operates 6 plants totalling 2,485 MW

Regional density

10 plants within 100 km, 1,546 MW combined

Nearest plant: Kempinski (21 km)

Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 31.222600, 36.019700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
720.5 Kt
1470 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.93 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
156.6K
cars per year
96.1K
homes per year
32.7M
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
Jordan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

JordanEnergy Profile

33
Total Plants
4.7 GW
Total Capacity
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