Overview
GEM tracks 7 units or phases at this site (operating 2.69 GW).
Technology: combined cycle, gas turbine; fuel: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil.
Ownership: Saline Water Conversion Corp Corp.
Why it matters
- The 11th-largest oil- and gas-fired power station in Saudi Arabia by capacity (of 97 operating oil & gas facilities tracked).
- Provides about 2.7% of Saudi Arabia's operating oil & gas capacity and roughly 2.4% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
- Ranks #70 worldwide among oil & gas facilities of the same status group by capacity.
- Gas-fired plants — especially combined-cycle units — provide flexible output that can ramp quickly to balance demand and variable renewables, so their availability is closely tied to gas supply and prices.
Units and phases
| Unit / phase | Capacity | Status | Technology | Start | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 450 MW | combined cycle | 2014 | ||
| 2 | 450 MW | combined cycle | 2014 | ||
| 3 | 450 MW | combined cycle | 2014 | ||
| 4 | 450 MW | combined cycle | 2014 | ||
| 5 | 450 MW | combined cycle | 2014 | ||
| 6-GT1 | 220 MW | gas turbine | 2014 | ||
| 6-GT2 | 220 MW | gas turbine | 2014 |
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Ras Al-Khair power plant?
Ras Al-Khair power plant has a capacity of 2.69 GW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Ras Al-Khair power plant?
Saline Water Conversion Corp Corp.
Where is Ras Al-Khair power plant located?
It is located in Eastern, Saudi Arabia. Approximate coordinates: 27.5367, 49.1389.
When did Ras Al-Khair power plant start operating?
Start year: 2014. Current status: Operating.