Aqaba Thermal Power Plant

The Aqaba Thermal Power Station is the largest power station in Jordan.^[1] It has a total generation capacity of 656 MW, which consists of five steam turbines units (5 x 130 MW), and two hydraulic turbines (2 x 3 MW). The power station is fueled by natural gas and by fuel oil.^[2] It is operated by the Central Electricity Generating Company of Jordan.

Aqaba Thermal Power Station
Country	Jordan
Coordinates	29°22′40″N 34°58′22″E
Status	Operational
Commission date	1986
Owner	Central Electricity Generating Company
Thermal power station
Primary fuel	Natural gas
Secondary fuel	Fuel oil
Power generation
Units operational	5 x 130 MW 2 x 3 MW
Nameplate capacity	656 MW
Annual net output	1,771,638.53 MW h (2017)

The Aqaba Thermal Power Station was established in 1986 as an oil-fueled power station.^[3] After construction of the Arab Gas Pipeline, the power station was switched to use natural gas.^[1]