Qatrana Power Plant

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

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]

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]

See also

• Al-Qatraneh district
• Qatraneh town
• Qasr al-Qatraneh, fortified khan (inn) along the hajj route

References

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