Qatrana Power Plant
Power plant in Jordan
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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 is supplied to the plant through the Arab Gas Pipeline.[2]
Official nameQatrana Electric Power Company
CountryJordan
LocationAl Qatrana
Coordinates31°13′20″N 36°1′7″E
| Al Qatrana Power Plant | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Qatrana Electric Power Company |
| Country | Jordan |
| Location | Al Qatrana |
| Coordinates | 31°13′20″N 36°1′7″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 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, which received the right to operate the power plant until 2035.[3] It owns 80% stake in the power station operator company— Qatrana Electric Power Company—while the rest (20%) is owned by Xenel Industries.[1]
See also
- Al-Qatraneh district
- Qatraneh town
- Qasr al-Qatraneh, fortified khan (inn) along the hajj route
