Madinat Zayed Power Station— 108.5 MW Natural Gas
Madinat Zayed Power Station is a gas-fired power plant in the United Arab Emirates with a capacity of 108.5 MW, operated by Al Mirfa Power Company. This facility is part of the UAE's energy infrastructure. Ranked as the 47th largest gas plant in the UAE, it represents 0.14% 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. In comparison to the largest gas plant, محطة كهرباء جبل علي at 9,547 MW, Madinat Zayed is about 1/88th the size. Natural gas is the primary fuel source for electricity generation in the UAE, accounting for approximately 95% of the country's power generation. The UAE's strategic location and abundant natural gas reserves support its energy needs. The plant is situated in the western region of Abu Dhabi, approximately 150 km from the capital city.
16 years old
United Arab Emirates, Asia
- 57. largest of 81 plants in United Arab Emirates
- #9,707 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,205 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.12% of the installed capacity of United Arab Emirates
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Al Mirfa Power Company operates 1 plants totalling 109 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 4,435 MW combined
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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