TAIF is a 126.6 MW oil-fired power plant located in Saudi Arabia, operated by the Saudi Electricity Company since its commissioning in 1981. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the country's overall energy production. It is the 55th largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia. With 126.6 MW, it represents 0.19% 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 country's largest oil plant, SHAIBA at 6,794 MW, this facility is approximately 1/54th the size. Oil plays a significant role in Saudi Arabia's energy landscape, accounting for a substantial portion of the country's electricity generation. The plant's operations support the national strategy to utilize domestic oil resources efficiently. TAIF is situated approximately 300 km northwest of Riyadh in the central region.
45 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
- 101. largest of 163 plants in Saudi Arabia
- #9,077 worldwide by installed capacity
- #405 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Saudi Arabia
45 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) operates 53 plants totalling 55,340 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 796 MW combined
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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