Goulette is a 123 MW gas-fired power plant located in Tunisia, commissioned in 2005. The facility operates on natural gas, contributing to the country's energy supply. Goulette ranks as the 12th largest gas plant in Tunisia. With 123 MW, it represents 2.54% of Tunisia's total gas capacity of 4,834 MW. Tunisia has 18 gas plants with a combined capacity of 4,834 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Rades A1 at 700 MW, Goulette is approximately 17.6% the size. Natural gas is a significant energy source in Tunisia, providing around 80% of the country's electricity generation. The Goulette plant supports the national grid by utilizing local gas resources. It is located approximately 10 km southeast of Tunis in the Tunis Governorate.
21 years old
Tunisia, Africa
- 12. largest of 26 plants in Tunisia
- #9,170 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,080 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 2.45% of the installed capacity of Tunisia
21 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz operates 3 plants totalling 211 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 2,002 MW combined
Source: Arab Union of Electricity
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
Tunisia- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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