Sfax is a 44 MW gas-fired power plant in Tunisia, commissioned in 1977. Ranked #16 of 18 gas plants in Tunisia. Its 44 MW represents 0.91% of Tunisia's total gas capacity of 4,834 MW. The largest gas plant in Tunisia is Rades A1 at 700 MW, making Sfax 15.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Thyna 1 (375 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Sfax Governorate, approximately 5 km from the city of Sfax.
49 years old
Tunisia, Africa
- 18. largest of 26 plants in Tunisia
- #14,789 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,829 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.87% of the installed capacity of Tunisia
49 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz operates 3 plants totalling 211 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 375 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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