Khorfakkan Station (KHPS)— 144 MW Natural Gas
Khorfakkan Station (KHPS) is a 144 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United Arab Emirates, operated by SEWA and commissioned in 1987. This facility utilizes both gas and oil for electricity generation. It ranks as the 44th largest gas plant in the United Arab Emirates, which has a total of 52 gas facilities with a combined capacity of 78,266 MW. Khorfakkan Station represents about 0.18% of the country's total gas capacity. The largest gas plant, جبل علي, has a capacity of 9,547 MW, making Khorfakkan Station approximately 1.5% of its size. Gas plays a vital role in the United Arab Emirates' energy strategy, providing a significant portion of the country's electricity. The UAE is focused on diversifying its energy sources while maximizing gas utilization. The plant is located approximately 130 km east of Dubai in the eastern region.
39 years old
United Arab Emirates, Asia
- 54. largest of 81 plants in United Arab Emirates
- #8,611 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,936 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of United Arab Emirates
39 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
SEWA operates 4 plants totalling 2,741 MW
20 plants within 100 km, 15,607 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
United Arab Emirates- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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