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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.

Capacity
144 MW
Commissioning Year
1987

39 years old

Owner
SEWA
Location
25.3671°, 56.3401°

United Arab Emirates, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

39 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

SEWA operates 4 plants totalling 2,741 MW

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 15,607 MW combined

Nearest plant: FAPCO (Fuj F2) (6.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 25.367100, 56.340100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
278.1 Kt
568 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.85 Mt
Over 39 years of operation
Past Retirement
2017
9 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
60.5K
cars per year
37.1K
homes per year
12.6M
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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