Nouadhibou Thermal Power Station— 120 MW Natural Gas
Nouadhibou is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Mauritania. It is the only gas plant in the country, with a commissioning year not specified. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, accounting for the entirety of Mauritania's gas power generation. As the sole gas plant in Mauritania, it ranks 1st among 1 gas plants, representing 100% of the country's total gas capacity of 120 MW. Mauritania has 7 power plants with a combined capacity of 316 MW. The largest gas plant in the country, Nouadhibou, at 120 MW, is the only facility of its kind. Natural gas is becoming increasingly important in Mauritania's energy landscape, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The plant is located in the coastal city of Nouadhibou, situated approximately 5 km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Mauritania, Africa
- 1. largest of 7 plants in Mauritania
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 38% of the installed capacity of Mauritania
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Mauritania- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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