Makkah Power Plant is a gas-fired power facility in Saudi Arabia with a capacity of 0 MW. It is operated by the Saudi Electricity Company and is located at coordinates 21.4722, 39.7999. Ranked #52 of 60 gas plants in Saudi Arabia, Makkah Power Plant contributes 0% to the country's total gas capacity of 78,250 MW. The largest gas plant in Saudi Arabia is Shoaiba Thermal Power Plant at 6,531 MW, making Makkah 6.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include MAKKAH (795.6 MW, Oil). The facility is situated in Makkah Province, approximately 80 km from the city of Jeddah.
11 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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