Qatrana_Power_Plant

Qatrana Power Plant

Qatrana Power Plant

Power plant in Jordan

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]

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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]

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References

  1. [1]
    "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.
  2. [2]
    "King inaugurates Qatrana power plant" (Press release). Media & Communication Directorate. Royal Hashemite Court. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  3. [3]
    "KEPCO named preferred bidder for Jordanian power plant". Power Engineering. PennWell Corporation. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
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