Marib Power Plant Explained

Marib Power Plant
Name Official:محطة مأرب الغازية
Country:Yemen
Location:Marib
Coordinates:15.552°N 45.7717°W
Status:O
Commissioned:2009
Cost:US$230 million
Th Fuel Primary:natural gas
Ps Electrical Capacity:300 MW

The Marib Power Plant (Arabic: محطة مأرب الغازية) is a gas-fired power plant in Marib, Yemen. It is the largest power plant in the country.

History

The power plant was commissioned in 2009 as the largest power plant in Yemen.[1] In 2015, the power plant went out of operation due to the Yemeni civil war. On 14 May 2020, the power plant resumed its operation.[2]

Technical specifications

The power plant has an installed capacity of 300 MW.[1]

Finance

The power plant was constructed with a cost of US$230 million with funding from Saudi Development Fund and Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al-Moshki. Ali Ibrahim. 18 March 2015. Yemen's largest power plant in need of urgent repairs: 'could stop at any point'. Relief Web. 26 October 2023.
  2. News: Mohsen. Ahlam. Coombs. Casey. 14 May 2020. Marib power plant opens for first time since 2015. Almasdar Online. 26 October 2023.