Korba 1 is a 56 MW gas-fired power plant in Tunisia, commissioned in 1978. Ranked #15 of 18 gas plants in Tunisia, Korba 1's 56 MW accounts for 1.16% of the country's total gas capacity of 4,834 MW. The largest gas plant in Tunisia is Rades A1 at 700 MW, making Korba 1 12.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. Korba 1 is located in the Nabeul Governorate, approximately 60 km southeast of Tunis.
48 years old
Tunisia, Africa
- 17. largest of 26 plants in Tunisia
- #12,653 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,652 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 1.11% of the installed capacity of Tunisia
48 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz (STEG) operates 9 plants totalling 2,238 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 3,524 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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