Gaza Power Plant

The Gaza Power Plant is a fossil fuel power station in Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Gaza Power Plant
Official name	محطة توليد كهرباء غزة
Country	Palestine
Location	Gaza Strip
Coordinates	31°27′21.4″N 34°24′04.2″E
Status	Operational
Commission date	2002
Thermal power station
Primary fuel	Diesel fuel
Power generation
Units operational	4
Nameplate capacity	95 MW
External links
Website	www.pec.ps/index.php?lang=en
Commons	Related media on Commons

History

The power plant in 2014 after it was attacked by the IDF.

The power plant was built in 2002.^[1] On 28 June 2006, the six transformers of the power plant were destroyed by missile attacks by Israeli Air Force.^[2] In 2007, the power plant was rebuilt and it operated at a maximum capacity of 80 MW.^[3] On 29 July 2014, the power plant was attacked again by the Israel Defense Forces.^[4]

On October 11, 2023, the plant reportedly stopped working after it ran out of fuel due to the blockade on Gaza imposed by Israel during the Gaza war.^[5][6]

Technical specifications

The power plant has a total of four generating units with an installed capacity of 140 MW.^[7]

See also

• Gaza electricity crisis