Power mix by fuel (Bahrain)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Bahrain electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
902gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
0.3%low-carbon electricity
0.3%renewables
99.7%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Bahrain
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dur Power and Water | Gas | 2,726 |
| 2 | Alba Power Station | Gas | 2,204 |
| 3 | Sitra Power an Water Station | Gas | 1,205 |
| 4 | Hidd Power and Water station 1 | Gas | 987 |
| 5 | Al Ezzel Power Station | Gas | 942 |
| 6 | Rifa'a Power Station | Gas | 700 |
| 7 | Awali | Solar | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Bahrain?
There are 7 current or operating power-plant records in Bahrain in this open dataset, with about 8,769 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Bahrain?
Al Dur Power and Water is the largest at about 2,726 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Bahrain?
The most common plant type in this dataset is gas (6 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Bahrain's electricity grid?
Bahrain's grid carbon intensity is about 902 gCO₂/kWh, with 0.3% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).