World Power Plants

Dakhla IC Power Plant Western Sahara23.4 MW Oil

Oil

Dakhla IC Power Plant is a 23.4 MW oil-fired power plant in Western Sahara, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 1 oil plants in Western Sahara, this facility accounts for 100% of the region's oil capacity, which totals 23 MW. The largest oil plant in Western Sahara is Dakhla IC Power Plant at 23 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. There are no nearby plants within 50 km, as Dakhla IC Power Plant is the sole oil plant in the area. The facility is located in the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region, approximately 500 km from the nearest major city, Laayoune.

Capacity
23.4 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Sahara Energy
Location
23.6816°, -15.9594°

Western Sahara, Other

Context & rankings
  • 1. largest of 1 plants in Western Sahara
  • #18,356 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #875 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 100% of the installed capacity of Western Sahara
Operator portfolio

Sahara Energy operates 1 plants totalling 23 MW

Regional density

1 plants within 100 km, 23 MW combined

Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 23.681600, -15.959400
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
46.6 Kt
72 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
10.1K
cars per year
6.2K
homes per year
2.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Western Sahara
Continent
Other
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

Western SaharaEnergy Profile

1
Total Plants
0.0 GW
Total Capacity
Oil
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