West Tripoli power station

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West Tripoli power station (محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الاستعجالية, محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الغازية (Unit GT2), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الاستعجالية, محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الغازية (Unit GT4), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس البخارية (Unit ST4), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الاستعجالية, محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الغازية (Unit GT1), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الاستعجالية, محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الغازية (Unit GT3), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس البخارية (Unit ST1), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس البخارية (Unit ST3), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس البخارية (Unit ST2)) is an operating power station of at least 334-megawatts (MW) in Janzur, Zawiya, Libya with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as Tripoli West, Tripoli West Fast track Power Plant.

Location

Table 1: Project-level location details

Plant name Location Coordinates (WGS 84)
West Tripoli power station Janzur, Zawiya, Libya 32.826719, 12.977791 (exact)[1][2]

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Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):

  • GT1, GT2, GT3, GT4, ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4: 32.826719, 12.977791

Project Details

Table 2: Unit-level details

Unit name Status Fuel(s) Capacity (MW) Technology CHP Start year
GT1 Operating[3][4][5] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[6][7][8] 167[9] gas turbine[10][9][8] not found 2022[11][9]
GT2 Operating[3][4][5] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[6][7][8] 167[9] gas turbine[10][9][8] not found 2022[9]
GT3 Construction[3][4][5] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[6][7][8] 168[9] gas turbine[10][9][8] not found 2025 (planned)[7]
GT4 Construction[3][4][5] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[6][7][8] 168[9] gas turbine[10][9][8] not found 2025 (planned)[7]
ST1 Construction[12][13][14][15][16] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[17] 350[18][9] steam turbine[9] not found
ST2 Construction[12][13][14][15][16] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[18][14] 350[18][9] steam turbine[9] not found
ST3 Construction[12][13][14][15][16] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[18][14] 350[18][9] steam turbine[9] not found
ST4 Construction[12][13][14][15][16] fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[18][14] 350[18][9] steam turbine[9] not found

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
GT1 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]
GT2 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]
GT3 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]
GT4 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]
ST1 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]
ST2 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]
ST3 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]
ST4 General Electricity Company of Libya [100%][3][12] General Electricity Company of Libya [100.0%]

Project-level captive use details

  • Captive industry use (heat or power): power[6][14]
  • Non-industry use: power[6][14]


Articles and Resources

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