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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.

Capacity
103.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Location
30.4600°, 38.2140°

Saudi Arabia, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

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

Data provenance

Source: ECRA

Location

Coordinates:: 30.460000, 38.214000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
205.7 Kt
316 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.94 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
44.7K
cars per year
27.4K
homes per year
9.3M
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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