Power mix by fuel (Lebanon)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Lebanon electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
390gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
43.8%low-carbon electricity
43.8%renewables
56.2%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Lebanon
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salaata IPP power plant | Gas | 825 |
| 2 | Zouk 1 | Oil | 643 |
| 3 | Deir Ammar | Gas | 465 |
| 4 | Zahrani | Gas | 465 |
| 5 | Jieh 1 | Oil | 348 |
| 6 | Hraishe Power plant | Oil | 125 |
| 7 | Hreishi | Oil | 70 |
| 8 | Zahle Power Plant | Oil | 60 |
| 9 | Baalback | Oil | 35 |
| 10 | Sour | Oil | 35 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Lebanon?
There are 10 current or operating power-plant records in Lebanon in this open dataset, with about 3,070 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Lebanon?
Salaata IPP power plant is the largest at about 825 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Lebanon?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (7 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Lebanon's electricity grid?
Lebanon's grid carbon intensity is about 390 gCO₂/kWh, with 43.8% 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)).