Qatar signs $432m agreement for 511MW power plant
01 April 2025
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for peak electricity generation units in Ras Abu Fontas Plant.
The project, which has previously been awarded to QEWC, represents a strategic step towards enhancing the stability and reliability of the national electricity grid, as well as supporting efforts to expand the use of solar energy within the country’s energy mix.
The total contractual capacity for the units is 511 MW, with a total cost of QR1.6 billion ($432 million). The project is scheduled to start at Ras Abu Fontas in January 2027.
On the agreement, Minister Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said: “This agreement is a milestone in Qatar’s quest for energy security and sustainability, and a reflection of our commitment to meeting the growing demand for energy with the highest standards of efficiency and environmental responsibility.”
“This initiative is a testament to the strong cooperation between the public and private sectors, working together to develop the efficiency of the national grid and to increase its capacity to accommodate renewable energy sources, ensuring a sustainable electricity supply to various vital sectors,” he added.
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