Zouerate is a 14.4 MW oil power plant in Mauritania, ranking #3 of 3 oil plants in the country. This facility represents 10.84% of Mauritania's total oil capacity of 133 MW. The largest oil plant in Mauritania is Guelbs El Rhein at 67 MW, making Zouerate 4.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Guelbs El Rhein (66.6 MW, Oil) and Zouerate (3 MW, Solar). The facility is located approximately 700 km northeast of Nouakchott in the Hodh El Gharbi region.
11 years old
Mauritania, Africa
- 6. largest of 7 plants in Mauritania
- #21,658 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,082 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 4.56% of the installed capacity of Mauritania
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Société Mauritanienne d'Electricité operates 4 plants totalling 163 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 70 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Mauritania- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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