LAYLA is a 102 MW oil-fired power plant located in Saudi Arabia, operated by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). Commissioned in 1987, the plant contributes to the country's oil-based energy generation. LAYLA is the 59th largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 0.15% of the country's total oil capacity of 66,128 MW. Saudi Arabia has 79 oil plants with a combined capacity of 66,128 MW. In comparison to SHAIBA, the largest oil plant at 6,794 MW, LAYLA is about 1.5% the size. Oil is a dominant fuel source in Saudi Arabia, significantly influencing the energy mix. The country relies heavily on oil for electricity generation, supported by its vast reserves. LAYLA is located in the Eastern Province, approximately 300 km from the capital city, Riyadh.
39 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
- 107. largest of 163 plants in Saudi Arabia
- #9,908 worldwide by installed capacity
- #455 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Saudi Arabia
39 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) operates 53 plants totalling 55,340 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 0 MW combined
Source: ECRA
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
Saudi Arabia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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