Power mix by fuel (Qatar)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Qatar electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2025)
582gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
4.1%low-carbon electricity
4.1%renewables
95.9%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Qatar
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Qatar?
There are 14 current or operating power-plant records in Qatar in this open dataset, with about 13,270 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Qatar?
Ras Laffan C (Ras Qartas) CCGT Power Plant Qatar is the largest at about 2,732 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Qatar?
The most common plant type in this dataset is gas (14 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Qatar's electricity grid?
Qatar's grid carbon intensity is about 582 gCO₂/kWh, with 4.1% 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)).