Ain Dar is a 55 MW gas power plant in Saudi Arabia, operated by Saudi Cement Company and commissioned in 1980. It is one of 60 gas plants in the country. This facility represents 0.07% of Saudi Arabia's total gas capacity of 78,250 MW. Ranked #51 of 60 gas plants in Saudi Arabia, Ain Dar's 55 MW is a small fraction of the national gas output. The largest gas plant in Saudi Arabia is Shoaiba Thermal Power Plant at 6,531 MW, making Ain Dar 118 times smaller. Nearby plants include SHEDGUM (1100.5 MW, Gas), SEC Shedgum (1100 MW, Gas), and SHEDGUM CO-GENERATION (496.7 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Eastern Province, approximately 50 km from the city of Al Khobar.
46 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Saudi Arabia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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