Al Hiswa is a 125 MW oil-fired power plant located in Yemen, operated by the Public Electricity Corporation since its commissioning in 1986. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to Yemen's limited energy infrastructure. It ranks as the 4th largest oil plant in Yemen. With 125 MW, it represents 19.38% of Yemen's total oil capacity of 645 MW. Yemen has 6 oil plants with a combined capacity of 645 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Al Mukha at 160 MW, this facility is approximately 78.1% the size. Oil plays a crucial role in Yemen's energy landscape, providing nearly 62% of the country's electricity generation. The Al Hiswa plant is essential for meeting local energy needs in a country facing significant energy challenges. It is located in the Taiz Governorate, approximately 250 km from the capital, Sana'a.
40 years old
Yemen, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Yemen- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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