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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Tunisia- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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