Aqaba Thermal Power Station
- Aqaba Thermal Power Station
The Aqaba Thermal Power Station is the largest power station in Jordan.[ It has a total generation capacity of 656 MW, which consists of five steam turbines units (5X130) MW, and two hydraulic turbines (6 MW). The power station is fueled by natural gas and by fuel oil.][Cite web]
title = Aqaba Thermal Power Plant likely to begin using gas soon
publisher = Central Electricity Generating Company
url= http://www.cegco.com.jo/eng_pages/power/power_aqabathermal.html
accessdate =2008-07-19] It is operated by the Central Electricity Generating Company of Jordan.The Aqaba Thermal Power Station was established in 1986 as an oil-fueled power station.[Cite news]
title = Aqaba Thermal Power Plant likely to begin using gas soon
publisher = Jordan Times
date = 2004-03-09
url= http://www.jordanembassyus.org/03092004011.htm
accessdate =2008-07-19] After construction of the Arab Gas Pipeline, the power station was switched to use natural gas.[Cite paper]
title = Fuel Switching Project of the Aqaba Thermal Power Station (ATPS)
publisher = UNFCCC
date = 2006-06-28
url= http://cdm.unfccc.int/UserManagement/FileStorage/KT3LT48K5R7PW3OIE9IPFEM0OS2INT
format= PDF
accessdate =2008-07-19] References
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