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Masjid al-Haram Power Stations112 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Masjid al-Haram Power Stations is a 112 MW gas-fired power plant located in Saudi Arabia. Operated by the Saudi Electricity Company, it has been operational since 1954. This facility ranks as the 47th largest gas plant in Saudi Arabia. With a capacity of 112 MW, it represents 0.14% 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. The largest gas plant, Shoaiba Thermal Power Plant, has a capacity of 6,531 MW, making Masjid al-Haram approximately one-fifty-eighth the size of Shoaiba. Gas-fired power generation is a significant part of Saudi Arabia's energy landscape, accounting for about 52% of total electricity generation. The country's reliance on natural gas is driven by its vast reserves. The Masjid al-Haram Power Stations are located in the Mecca region, serving a critical role in supporting the energy needs of the holy site.

Capacity
112 MW
Commissioning Year
1954

72 years old

Owner
Saudi Electricity Company
Location
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Saudi Arabia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 103. largest of 163 plants in Saudi Arabia
  • #9,549 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,174 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.08% of the installed capacity of Saudi Arabia
Age & fleet comparison

72 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Saudi Electricity Company operates 46 plants totalling 47,380 MW

Regional density

296 plants within 100 km, 22,439 MW combined

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
216.3 Kt
442 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.58 Mt
Over 72 years of operation
Past Retirement
1984
42 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
47.0K
cars per year
28.8K
homes per year
9.8M
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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