Qatrana Power Plant
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Al Qatrana Power Plant | |
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Official name | Qatrana Electric Power Company |
Country | Jordan |
Location | Al Qatrana |
Coordinates | 31°13′20″N 36°1′7″E / 31.22222°N 36.01861°E |
Status | Operational |
Commission date | 27 February 2012 |
Construction cost | US$500 million |
Owner(s) | KEPCO Xenel Industries |
Operator(s) | Qatrana Electric Power Company |
Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Natural gas |
Secondary fuel | Distillate fuel oil |
Combined cycle? | Yes |
Power generation | |
Units operational | 2 x 120 MW 1 x 130 MW |
Make and model | Škoda Power |
Nameplate capacity | 373 MW |
Al Qatrana power plant (Qatrana power plant) is a natural gas-fired power plant in Al Qatrana, 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Amman, Jordan. The generating capacity of the power plant is 373 MW.[1] Natural gas to the plant is supplied through the Arab Gas Pipeline. .[2]
The construction started in May 2009 and the power plant was inaugurated on 27 February 2012.[1][2] 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.[3] It owns 80% stake in the power station operator company— Qatrana Electric Power Company—while rest (20%) is owned by Xenel Industries.[1]
See also
[edit]- Al-Qatraneh district
- Qatraneh town
- Qasr al-Qatraneh, fortified khan (inn) along the hajj route
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Korea Electric Wins $500 Million Jordan Plant Order". International Energy. 2008-07-17. Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
- ^ a b "King inaugurates Qatrana power plant" (Press release). Media & Communication Directorate. Royal Hashemite Court. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- ^ "KEPCO named preferred bidder for Jordanian power plant". Power Engineering. PennWell Corporation. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-07-19.