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Al Mansoura stands as Yemen's fourth largest power generation facility, holding a capacity of 139 MW. This ranking is particularly significant in a country where total electricity generation capacity is just 1,045 MW across seven plants. Al Mansoura plays a critical role in stabilizing the regional grid, contributing approximately 13.30% of the nation's total capacity. As Yemen's third largest oil plant, it underscores the country's reliance on oil as its dominant fuel source. The facility utilizes oil-fired generation technology, which enables it to provide a reliable output amidst the challenging energy landscape of Yemen. With significant nearby plants such as Al Hiswa, which has a capacity of 125 MW, and Khormaksar, producing 30 MW, Al Mansoura is part of a compact energy cluster, showcasing the essential role of oil in the region's energy mix. In contrast, the country’s average capacity per plant is approximately 149 MW, indicating that Al Mansoura is slightly below average, yet still vital to local energy supply. The Public Electricity Corporation operates this facility, which adds to the state-controlled energy infrastructure that characterizes Yemen's power sector. As the country continues to grapple with energy challenges, Al Mansoura’s role becomes increasingly pivotal, not only in terms of energy security but also in potential economic revitalization as efforts to stabilize and develop the energy sector progress.

Capacity
139 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Public Electricity Corporation
Location
12.8536°, 44.9752°

Yemen, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 4. largest of 7 plants in Yemen
  • #8,757 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #379 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 13.3% of the installed capacity of Yemen
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Public Electricity Corporation operates 7 plants totalling 1,045 MW

Regional density

2 plants within 100 km, 155 MW combined

Nearest plant: Al Hiswa (6.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 12.853600, 44.975200
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
277.0 Kt
426 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.71 Mt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
60.2K
cars per year
36.9K
homes per year
12.6M
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
Yemen
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

YemenEnergy Profile

7
Total Plants
1.1 GW
Total Capacity
OilGas
Top Fuels

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