Aqaba Thermal Power Plant
| Aqaba Thermal Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Aqaba Thermal Power Station in Jordan | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Coordinates | 29°22′40″N 34°58′22″E / 29.37778°N 34.97278°ECoordinates: 29°22′40″N 34°58′22″E / 29.37778°N 34.97278°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1986 |
| Owner(s) | Central Electricity Generating Company |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | natural gas |
| Secondary fuel | fuel oil |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational |
5 x 130 MW 2 x 3 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 656 MW |
The Aqaba Thermal Power Station is the largest power station in Jordan.[1] It has a total generation capacity of 656 MW, which consists of five steam turbines units (5 x 130 MW), and two hydraulic turbines (2 x 3 MW). The power station is fueled by natural gas and by fuel oil.[2] It is operated by the Central Electricity Generating Company of Jordan.
The Aqaba Thermal Power Station was established in 1986 as an oil-fueled power station.[3] After construction of the Arab Gas Pipeline, the power station was switched to use natural gas.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Fuel Switching Project of the Aqaba Thermal Power Station (ATPS)" (PDF). UNFCCC. 2006-06-28. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
- ↑ "Aqaba Thermal Power Plant likely to begin using gas soon". Central Electricity Generating Company. Archived from the original on 2008-05-10. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
- ↑ "Aqaba Thermal Power Plant likely to begin using gas soon". Jordan Times. 2004-03-09. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
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