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]
| Al Qatrana Power Plant | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
| Owners | KEPCO Xenel Industries |
| Operator | 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 |
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.
