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Marib Power Plant

Coordinates: 15°33′07.2″N 45°46′18.0″E / 15.552000°N 45.771667°E / 15.552000; 45.771667
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Marib Power Plant
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Official nameمحطة مأرب الغازية
CountryYemen
LocationMarib
Coordinates15°33′07.2″N 45°46′18.0″E / 15.552000°N 45.771667°E / 15.552000; 45.771667
StatusOperational
Commission date2009
Construction costUS$230 million
Thermal power station
Primary fuelNatural gas
Power generation
Nameplate capacity300 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

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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

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The power plant has an installed capacity of 300 MW.[1]

Finance

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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

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Mohsen, Ahlam; Coombs, Casey (14 May 2020). "Marib power plant opens for first time since 2015". Almasdar Online. Retrieved 26 October 2023.