Ras Qartas Energy Plant
| Company type | Consortium |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy production, Water desalination |
| Founded | May 4, 2009 |
| Headquarters | Ras Laffan Industrial City , Qatar |
Area served | Qatar |
| Products | Electricity, Desalinated water |
| Owner | Qatar Electricity & Water Company (45%), QatarEnergy (15%), GDF Suez/International Power (20%), Mitsui & Co. (10%), Chubu Electric Power (5%), Shikoku Electric Power Company (5%) |
Ras Girtas Power Company, also referred to as the Ras Laffan C power and desalination facility, is an energy production and water desalination complex located within Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. The plant boasts a total installed generation capacity of 2,730 MW, consisting of eight gas turbines alongside four steam turbines, all manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Construction commenced with the laying of the foundation stone on 4 May 2009, and the facility became operational on 31 May 2011, with a project investment totaling US$3.9 billion. Upon reaching full capacity, it generates desalinated water through ten multi-effect distillation units combined with thermal vapour compression technology supplied by Sidem.
Ownership of the plant is held by a consortium led by Qatar Electricity & Water Company with a 45% stake, followed by QatarEnergy holding 15%, GDF Suez via International Power at 20%, Mitsui & Co. owning 10%, and both Chubu Electric Power and Shikoku Electric Power Company each possessing 5%. The operational management is conducted by Ras Girtas Power Company.