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JUAYMAH is a 121.2 MW gas-fired power plant located in Saudi Arabia, operated by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) since its commissioning in 1976. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's overall gas power generation capacity. It is the 46th largest gas plant in Saudi Arabia. With 121.2 MW, it represents 0.15% of the country's total gas capacity of 78,250 MW. Saudi Arabia has 60 gas plants with a combined capacity of 78,250 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Shoaiba Thermal Power Plant at 6,531 MW, JUAYMAH is approximately 1/54th the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Saudi Arabia's energy mix, accounting for a large portion of electricity generation. The country relies heavily on gas for its domestic energy needs, leveraging its abundant natural gas reserves. The plant is situated in the Eastern Province, approximately 100 km southwest of Dammam.

Capacity
121.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1976

50 years old

Owner
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Location
26.8000°, 50.0060°

Saudi Arabia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 102. largest of 163 plants in Saudi Arabia
  • #9,214 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,100 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.08% of the installed capacity of Saudi Arabia
Age & fleet comparison

50 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) operates 53 plants totalling 55,340 MW

Regional density

30 plants within 100 km, 32,617 MW combined

Nearest plant: Ghazlan Power Plant (12.2 km)

Data provenance

Source: ECRA

Location

Coordinates:: 26.800000, 50.006000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
234.1 Kt
478 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
11.71 Mt
Over 50 years of operation
Past Retirement
2006
20 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.9K
cars per year
31.2K
homes per year
10.6M
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
Saudi Arabia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

Saudi ArabiaEnergy Profile

163
Total Plants
144.3 GW
Total Capacity
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