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Madinah - 2 is a key oil-fired power generation facility located in Saudi Arabia, with a significant capacity of 270.1 MW. Commissioned in 1998, this plant is operated by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and plays a crucial role in meeting the energy demands of the region. Situated at coordinates 24.5300, 39.6760, Madinah - 2 is strategically placed to support the local grid, providing essential electricity to both residential and industrial consumers. The facility primarily utilizes oil as its fuel source, reflecting the energy landscape of Saudi Arabia, where oil remains a dominant resource for power generation. The technology deployed at Madinah - 2 represents conventional oil-fired generation, which, while effective, is increasingly being scrutinized in light of global energy transition efforts. As Saudi Arabia embarks on Vision 2030, aiming to diversify its energy portfolio and increase the share of renewable energy, facilities like Madinah - 2 are critical for balancing immediate energy needs while longer-term solutions are developed. This power plant not only supports the local economy but also plays a vital role in the overall stability of the Saudi energy grid, ensuring that the region remains powered amidst ongoing developments in energy policy and infrastructure. In conclusion, Madinah - 2 is an integral part of Saudi Arabia's energy generation framework, providing reliable power while the country transitions towards a more diversified energy landscape.

Capacity
270.1 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Location
24.5300°, 39.6760°

Saudi Arabia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 87. largest of 163 plants in Saudi Arabia
  • #6,417 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #254 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.19% of the installed capacity of Saudi Arabia
Age & fleet comparison

28 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

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

Regional density

3 plants within 100 km, 60 MW combined

Nearest plant: Al Madinah Power Plant (0.6 km)

Data provenance

Source: ECRA

Location

Coordinates:: 24.530000, 39.676000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
538.3 Kt
828 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.07 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Closing Soon
2028
2 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
117.0K
cars per year
71.8K
homes per year
24.5M
trees to offset

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

Saudi ArabiaEnergy Profile

163
Total Plants
144.3 GW
Total Capacity
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