What are Qatar's plans for aging power plants?

Qatar has ratified the Paris Agreement, and through the Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy issued by Kahramaa, plans are underway for the retirement of aging power plants by establishing new gas-fired power plants. The introduction of solar power and Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)*4 is also in the pipeline.

How will Qatar's new gas-fired power plant affect the environment?

Compared to existing gas-fired power plants, the new plant will employ high-efficiency gas turbines that consume less gas and emit lower levels of CO 2 and other pollutants, contributing to stable energy supplies and decarbonization efforts in Qatar.

What does Qatar Electricity & Water Company do?

It is a single-cycle project that Qatar Electricity and Water Company quickly tendered to cope with the peak electricity demand in summer. The main scope of work includes the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of two F-class gas turbine generator sets and related auxiliary systems.

Where is a single-cycle project located in Qatar?

The Project is located in the Ras Abu Fontas Industrial Zone on the south side of Doha, Qatar. It is a single-cycle project that Qatar Electricity and Water Company quickly tendered to cope with the peak electricity demand in summer.