Hamriyah Desalination Power Plant is a 440MW gas fired power project. It is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2006.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 440 | 440 | – | Active | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority.
It is a Gas Turbine power plant. The fuel is procured from Hamriyah Gas Pipeline.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 2006.
Contractors Involved
GE Power was selected as the turbine supplier for thermal power project. The project consists of 4 units of 9E.03 turbines, each with 110MW nameplate capacity.
About Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority
Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) is a government owned utility. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity; and distributes water and natural gas in Sharjah Emirate. The authority produces power using diesel, gas and steam; sources water from underground and desalination sources, and desalinate and treat that water; and provides piped natural gas services and equipment to convert cookers and ovens fired by PLG cylinders to the natural gas system. SEWA also provides e-services related to its offerings. It serves customers in residential, industrial and commercial sectors, and public utilities such as hospitals, government buildings, mosques and lighting of public parks and streets. SEWA is headquartered in Sharjah, the UAE.
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