Umm Al Houl Power plant is a state-of-the-art combined-cycle power and water desalination facility located approximately 15km south of Doha, Qatar. Inaugurated in 2019, this massive project plays a crucial role in meeting Qatar’s growing energy and water demands.
The plant boasts an electrical generation capacity of 2,520 megawatts, which accounts for about 30% of Qatar’s total power needs. In addition to electricity, Umm Al Houl is capable of producing 136.5 million gallons of drinking water per day, satisfying 40% of the country’s desalinated water requirements.
Umm Al Houl Power utilises advanced combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology, featuring six Siemens SGT5-4000F gas turbines and four SST5-4000 steam turbines. The plant primarily runs on natural gas supplied by Qatar Energy. The six Siemens SGT5-4000F gas turbines function as follows:
- The gas turbines compress incoming air to high pressure.
- Natural gas fuel is mixed with the compressed air in the combustion chamber.
- The resulting hot, high-pressure gases expand through the turbine blades, causing them to rotate.
- This rotation drives the electrical generators, producing electricity
After the SCR of these turbines Qatar Energy inserted multiple ECO PHYSICS CLD700ELht, CLD822 and nCLD EL analysers, integrated into 19-inch racks inside of multiple air-conditioned cabinets. These are manufactures by ECO PHYSICS’ partner Essential Systems and Solutions (ESS) Middle East, a local system integrator in Doha, which has expanded its business all over the Middle East.
The ECO PHYSICS CLD700/800 and nCLD EL(S) chemiluminescence gas analysers are designed for high-precision measurement of nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2, NOX) in hot and humid gas samples. Utilising chemiluminescence, it detects light emitted during the reaction between nitric oxide and ozone, providing accurate concentration readings. Its modular design ensures reliability and ease of integration into various applications, including emissions monitoring, DeNOx plants, and research. With a user-friendly graphical interface, automatic calibration, and robust data management, the analyser delivers rapid and maintenance-free operation across a detection range of 5ppm to 5,000ppm with a minimum detectable concentration of 0.12ppm.
The UHP-project is owned and operated by a joint venture company, with Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) holding a 60% stake, K1 Energy (a consortium of Mitsubishi Corporation and JERA) owning 30%, and the remaining 10% split equally between Qatar Foundation and Qatar Energy. The plant’s strategic location allows it to efficiently supply power and water to Doha, Al Wakra, and the industrial area, contributing to Qatar’s overall development and aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
In conclusion, Umm Al Houl Power plant stands for Qatar’s commitment to modernising its utilities sector, stable electricity and water supply for its growing population and economy.