Kalba Power Station— 116 MW Natural Gas
محطة كهرباء كلباء is a 116 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United Arab Emirates, operated by هيئة كهرباء ومياه الشارقة. The plant utilizes natural gas as its fuel source and contributes to the country's energy generation since its commissioning. It ranks as the 45th largest gas plant in the United Arab Emirates. With a capacity of 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, this facility is approximately 1.2% the size. Natural gas is a primary energy source in the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a significant portion of the country's electricity generation. The UAE's energy mix heavily relies on gas, which supports its economic growth and energy needs. The plant is located approximately 50 km east of Sharjah in the eastern region of the country.
United Arab Emirates, Asia
- 55. largest of 81 plants in United Arab Emirates
- #9,440 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,150 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.12% of the installed capacity of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority operates 5 plants totalling 2,414 MW
23 plants within 100 km, 18,485 MW combined
Nearest plant: Fujairah F2 power and desalination plant (27.3 km)
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
United Arab Emirates- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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