Qatrana Power Plant Explained

Al Qatrana Power Plant
Name Official:Qatrana Electric Power Company
Coordinates:31.2222°N 36.0186°W
Country:Jordan
Location:Al Qatrana
Status:O
Commissioned:27 February 2012
Cost:US$500 million
Owner:KEPCO
Xenel Industries
Operator:Qatrana Electric Power Company
Th Fuel Primary:Natural gas
Th Fuel Secondary:Distillate fuel oil
Ps Units Operational:2 x 120 MW
1 x 130 MW
Ps Units Manu Model:Škoda Power
Ps Combined Cycle:Yes
Ps Electrical Capacity:373 MW

Al Qatrana power plant (Qatrana power plant) is a natural gas-fired power plant in Al Qatrana, 100km (100miles) south of Amman, Jordan. The generating capacity of the power plant is 373 MW. Natural gas to the plant is supplied through the Arab Gas Pipeline. .

The construction started in May 2009 and the power plant was inaugurated on 27 February 2012.[1] It cost about US$500 million. The power plant was constructed by Korea Electric Power Corporation, who received a right to operate the power plant until 2035.[2] It owns 80% stake in the power station operator company— Qatrana Electric Power Company—while rest (20%) is owned by Xenel Industries.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. King inaugurates Qatrana power plant. Media & Communication Directorate. Royal Hashemite Court. 2012-02-27. 2012-03-08.
  2. News: KEPCO named preferred bidder for Jordanian power plant. PennWell Corporation. Power Engineering. 2008-07-18. 2008-07-19.
  3. News: Korea Electric Wins $500 Million Jordan Plant Order . International Energy . 2008-07-17 . 2008-07-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080908083043/http://en.in-en.com/article/News/Electricity/html/200807177871.html . 2008-09-08 .