Power mix by fuel (Yemen)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Yemen electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
592gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
11.2%low-carbon electricity
11.2%renewables
88.8%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Yemen
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marib | Gas | 468 |
| 2 | Ma'aber power station | Gas | 400 |
| 3 | Al Mukha | Oil | 160 |
| 4 | Ras Kanatib | Oil | 150 |
| 5 | Wadi Hadramawt power station | Gas | 150 |
| 6 | Al Mansoura | Oil | 139 |
| 7 | Al Hiswa | Oil | 125 |
| 8 | Dhaban | Oil | 96 |
| 9 | Al-Harshiyat power station | Oil | 75 |
| 10 | Qario Power station | Oil | 75 |
| 11 | Al Rayyan power station | Oil | 70 |
| 12 | Hezyaz power station | Oil | 63 |
| 13 | AlJazeera Power station | Gas | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Yemen?
There are 13 current or operating power-plant records in Yemen in this open dataset, with about 2,021 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Yemen?
Marib is the largest at about 468 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Yemen?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (9 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Yemen's electricity grid?
Yemen's grid carbon intensity is about 592 gCO₂/kWh, with 11.2% 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)).