Aleppo OCGT Power Plant is a 30 MW gas power plant in the Syrian Arab Republic. It is one of 8 gas plants in the country, contributing to a total gas capacity of 2,914 MW. Ranked #8 of 8 gas plants in the Syrian Arab Republic. Its 30 MW represents 1.03% of the country's gas capacity. The largest gas plant in the Syrian Arab Republic is Dier Ali CCGT Power Plant at 750 MW, making this facility 25 times smaller. Nearby plants include Aleppo Thermal Power Plant (1,065 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Aleppo Governorate, approximately 40 km from the city of Aleppo.
Syria, Asia
Location
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
Syria- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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