Sabiya power plant
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Sabiya power plant (محطة الصبية لتوليد الطاقة وتقطير المياه) is an operating power station of at least 7053-megawatts (MW) in Subiya, Al Jahra, Kuwait with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as SBCC 5 (Unit CC5), SBOC 2 (Units 2-GT1, 2-GT2, 2-GT3, 2-GT4), SBOC 8 (Unit SBOC-8), SBCC 1 (Units CC1-1, CC1-2, CC1-3), SBCC 4 (Unit CC4), SBCC 3 (Units 4-GT1, 4-GT2, 4-ST1).
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiya power plant | Subiya, Al Jahra, Kuwait | 29.564206, 48.170653 (exact)[1][2][3][4] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- 2-GT1, 2-GT2, 2-GT3, 2-GT4, 4-GT1, 4-GT2, 4-ST1, CC1-1, CC1-2, CC1-3, CC4, CC5, GT1- SBOC-2, GT2- SBOC-2, GT3- SBOC-2, GT4- SBOC-2, GT5- SBOC-2, GT6- SBOC-2, SBOC-8, ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6, ST7, ST8: 29.564206, 48.170653
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-GT1 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 62.5[5] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2009[5] |
| 2-GT2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 62.5[5] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2009[5] |
| 2-GT3 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 62.5[5] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2009[5] |
| 2-GT4 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 62.5[5] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2009[5] |
| 4-GT1 | Operating[7] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 250[5] | gas turbine[5][8] | not found | 2016[5] |
| 4-GT2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 250[5] | gas turbine[5][8] | not found | 2016[5] |
| 4-ST1 | Pre-construction[9] | fossil gas: waste heat from natural gas[9][10] | 250[10] | steam turbine[5][8] | not found | – |
| CC1-1 | Operating[7] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 656[7] | combined cycle[5] | not found | 2012[5][1] |
| CC1-2 | Operating[7] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 656[7] | combined cycle[5] | not found | 2012[5][1] |
| CC1-3 | Operating[7] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 656[7] | combined cycle[5] | not found | 2012[5][1] |
| CC4 | Construction[9][2][11][12] | fossil gas: natural gas[2] | 900[2] | combined cycle[2] | not found | 2025 (planned)[13][11] |
| CC5 | Operating[7][14] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[14] | 935[7][15] | combined cycle[14] | not found | 2020[7][14] |
| GT1- SBOC-2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 41.7[5][16] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2008[5][16] |
| GT2- SBOC-2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 41.7[5][16] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2008[5][16] |
| GT3- SBOC-2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 41.7[5][16] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2008[5][16] |
| GT4- SBOC-2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 41.7[5][16] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2008[5][16] |
| GT5- SBOC-2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 41.7[5][16] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2008[5][16] |
| GT6- SBOC-2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 41.7[5][16] | gas turbine[5] | not found | 2008[5][16] |
| SBOC-8 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5][6] | 750[5] | combined cycle[5] | not found | 2019[5] |
| ST1 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 1998[5] |
| ST2 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 1998[5] |
| ST3 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 1999[5] |
| ST4 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 1999[5] |
| ST5 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 1999[5] |
| ST6 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 2000[5] |
| ST7 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 2000[5] |
| ST8 | Operating[5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil, fossil liquids: crude oil[17] | 300[18][5] | steam turbine[5] | yes[19] | 2000[5] |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-GT1 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| 2-GT2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| 2-GT3 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| 2-GT4 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| 4-GT1 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| 4-GT2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| 4-ST1 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| CC1-1 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| CC1-2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| CC1-3 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| CC4 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| CC5 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| GT1- SBOC-2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| GT2- SBOC-2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| GT3- SBOC-2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| GT4- SBOC-2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| GT5- SBOC-2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| GT6- SBOC-2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| SBOC-8 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST1 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST2 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST3 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST4 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST5 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST6 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST7 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
| ST8 | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100%][5][7][9][2][14] | Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) [100.0%] |
Project-level captive use details
- Captive industry use (heat or power): power[20]
- Captive industry: Chemicals[20]
- Non-industry use: power[20]
Articles and Resources
References
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Additional data
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