West Tripoli power station

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West Tripoli power station (محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الاستعجالية, محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الغازية (Unit GT3), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الاستعجالية, محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس الغازية (Unit GT4), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس البخارية (Unit ST2), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس البخارية (Unit ST3), 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 GT2), محطة كهرباء غرب طرابلس البخارية (Unit ST1)) 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):

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

Project Details

Table 2: Unit-level details

Unit name Status Fuel(s) Capacity (MW) Technology CHP Start year Retired year
Unit GT1 operating[3][4][5] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[6][7][8] 167[9] gas turbine[10][8][9] 2022[11][9]
Unit GT2 operating[3][4][5] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[6][7][8] 167[9] gas turbine[10][8][9] 2022[9]
Unit GT3 construction[3][4][5] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[6][7][8] 168[9] gas turbine[10][8][9]
Unit GT4 construction[3][4][5] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[6][7][8] 168[9] gas turbine[10][8][9]
Unit ST1 shelved[12][13][14][15] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[16] 350[17][9] steam turbine[9]
Unit ST2 shelved[12][13][14][15] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[17][15] 350[17][9] steam turbine[9]
Unit ST3 shelved[12][13][14][15] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[17][15] 350[17][9] steam turbine[9]
Unit ST4 shelved[12][13][14][15] fossil liquids - fuel oil, fossil gas - natural gas[17][15] 350[17][9] steam turbine[9]

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
Unit GT1 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]
Unit GT2 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]
Unit GT3 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]
Unit GT4 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]
Unit ST1 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]
Unit ST2 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]
Unit ST3 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]
Unit ST4 General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) [100.0%]

Project-level captive use details


Articles and Resources

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