Marib Power Plant
Gas-fired power plant in Marib, Yemen
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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.
| Marib Power Plant | |
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| Official name | محطة مأرب الغازية |
| Country | Yemen |
| Location | Marib |
| Coordinates | 15°33′07.2″N 45°46′18.0″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2009 |
| Construction cost | US$230 million |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 300 MW |
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]
