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GasThe following is a list of the power stations in Qatar .
| Name | Location | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Arish | Al `Arish | 8.5 (at commission date) | 1975 | [1] |
| Mesaieed | Mesaieed Industrial Area | 2007 | 2008–2010 | [2] |
| Qatalum | Mesaieed Industrial Area | 1350 | 2011 | [3] |
| Ras Abu Fontas A | Ras Abu Fontas | 626 | 1977,1993,1997 | [4] |
| Ras Abu Fontas B | Ras Abu Fontas | 609 [5] or 625 [6] | 1995-1996 | |
| Ras Laffan A | Ras Laffan Industrial City | 756 | 2003 | [7] |
| Ras Laffan B | Ras Laffan Industrial City | 1025 | 2006–2008 | [8] |
| Ras Laffan C | Ras Laffan Industrial City | 2730 | 2010–2011 | [9] |
| Saliyah | Al Sailiya | 134 | 1983 | [6] [10] |
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