Sour is a 35 MW oil power plant in Lebanon, commissioned in 1996. It is one of the few oil facilities in the country, contributing to its energy generation. Ranked #4 of 5 oil plants in Lebanon, Sour's 35 MW accounts for 3.1% of Lebanon's total oil capacity of 1,130 MW. The largest oil plant in Lebanon is Zouk 1 at 643 MW, making Sour 18 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Zahrani (470 MW, Gas) and Jieh 1 (347.5 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the South Governorate, approximately 50 km from Beirut.
30 years old
Lebanon, Asia
- 6. largest of 7 plants in Lebanon
- #15,825 worldwide by installed capacity
- #749 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 1.69% of the installed capacity of Lebanon
30 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Lebanon Oil Company operates 2 plants totalling 70 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 6,716 MW combined
Source: Arab Union of Electricity
Location
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
Lebanon- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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