# Al Layyah combined-cycle power plant begins operation in Sharjah

The 1.02GW Al Layyah combined-cycle power plant in Sharjah, UAE, commenced simple cycle operation in October 2021, with combined cycle operation expected in 2023. The project cost AED 2.05 billion ($558 million).

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-08-23
- Where: Al Layyah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Value: $558.0M
- Starts operating: Oct 2021
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 1.02 GW
- Products: electricity
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA)](https://endata.com/companies/57263.md)

## Sources

- [power-technology.com](https://www.power-technology.com/projects/al-layyah-combined-cycle-power-plant/), 2021-08-23: "The Al Layyah combined-cycle power plant (CCPP) commenced simple cycle operation with two M701F gas turbines in October 2021."

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