TABARJAL is a 103.2 MW oil-fired power plant located in Tabarjal, Saudi Arabia, operated by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) since its commissioning in 2002. The facility generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source. It ranks as the 57th largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia. With a capacity of 103.2 MW, it represents 0.16% 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. Compared to the largest oil plant in the country, SHAIBA (SEC) at 6,794 MW, TABARJAL is roughly 1.5% the size. Oil remains a dominant energy source in Saudi Arabia, contributing significantly to the country's electricity generation. The Kingdom's vast oil reserves support a heavy reliance on this fuel type, especially in regions with limited access to alternative energy sources. TABARJAL is located in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, approximately 300 km from the capital, Riyadh, emphasizing the country's extensive oil infrastructure.
24 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
- 105. largest of 163 plants in Saudi Arabia
- #9,879 worldwide by installed capacity
- #451 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Saudi Arabia
24 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) operates 53 plants totalling 55,340 MW
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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