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Safaga power station is a cancelled power station in Safaga, Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Safaga power station | Safaga, Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt | 26.733333, 33.933333 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 1000 | unknown | – | – |
| Unit 2 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 1000 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Egyptian Electricity Holding Co (EEHC) [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | Egyptian Electricity Holding Co (EEHC) [100.0%] |
Background
In January 2013, it was reported that Egyptian Electricity Holding Company was considering a coal-fired power generation plant in Safaga, a town located on the coast of Red Sea. The proposed power station's capacity would be over 1,950 MW and plans were to import part of the coal required at the plant from abroad, according to the Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The power plant was planned to come online by 2020.[1]
In January 2016, it was reported that Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power was in the final stage of negotiations to construct a coal plant in Safaga with a capacity of 2,000 MW. Construction was planned for 2016 and operation in 2019.[2] As of June 2016, environmental impact studies were scheduled for December.[3]
However, there have been no developments on the project since 2016 and the project appears to be abandoned. Plans may have been replaced with the proposed Hamarawein IPP coal project near Safaga, but as of 2022 that plant appears abandoned as well.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Egypt is planning to set up 1,950MW coal-fired power plant," EBR, January 8, 2013
- ↑ "UAE support for Egypt strong, bound to continue," Khaleej Times, September 29, 2015
- ↑ "ACWA Power completes Safaga power plant studies in December," Enterprise, June 5, 2016
Additional data
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