Marib Power Plant
| 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 / 15.552000°N 45.771667°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2009 |
| Construction cost | US$230 million |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 300 MW |
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.
History
[edit]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
[edit]The power plant has an installed capacity of 300 MW.[1]
Finance
[edit]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]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Al-Moshki, Ali Ibrahim (18 March 2015). "Yemen's largest power plant in need of urgent repairs: 'could stop at any point'". Relief Web. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Mohsen, Ahlam; Coombs, Casey (14 May 2020). "Marib power plant opens for first time since 2015". Almasdar Online. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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