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Ajman is a 116 MW gas-fired power plant located in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, operated by FEWA since its commissioning in 1980. The plant primarily utilizes natural gas, with oil as a secondary fuel source, contributing to the country's overall energy production. It is the 45th largest gas plant in the United Arab Emirates. With 116 MW, it represents 0.15% of the country's total gas capacity of 78,266 MW. The UAE has 52 gas plants with a combined capacity of 78,266 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, محطة كهرباء جبل علي at 9,547 MW, Ajman is approximately 1.2% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the UAE's energy mix, accounting for about 95% of the electricity generation. The Ajman plant's use of gas aligns with the country's strategy to utilize its abundant natural gas resources. It is situated approximately 25 km northeast of Dubai in the northern emirates.

Capacity
116 MW
Commissioning Year
1980

46 years old

Owner
FEWA
Location
25.4020°, 55.4500°

United Arab Emirates, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 55. largest of 81 plants in United Arab Emirates
  • #9,437 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,150 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.12% of the installed capacity of United Arab Emirates
Age & fleet comparison

46 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

FEWA operates 2 plants totalling 316 MW

Regional density

48 plants within 100 km, 52,999 MW combined

Nearest plant: Wasit Power Station (WPS) (3.4 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 25.402000, 55.450000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
224.1 Kt
457 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.31 Mt
Over 46 years of operation
Past Retirement
2010
16 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
48.7K
cars per year
29.9K
homes per year
10.2M
trees to offset

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
United Arab Emirates
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United Arab EmiratesEnergy Profile

81
Total Plants
93.9 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearSolar
Top Fuels

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