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Bheramara GT (Unit-1 2 3)560 MW Oil

Oil

Bheramara GT (Unit-1 2 3) is an oil power plant located in Bangladesh. It has an installed capacity of 560 MW generated from oil energy. The plant was commissioned in 1976.

Capacity
560 MW
Commissioning Year
1976

50 years old

Owner
Bangladesh Power Development Board
Location
24.0487°, 89.0173°

Bangladesh, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 24.048700, 89.017300
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.12 Mt
1717 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
55.80 Mt
Over 50 years of operation
Past Retirement
2006
20 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
242.6K
cars per year
148.8K
homes per year
50.7M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Bangladesh
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

BangladeshEnergy Profile

57
Total Stations
11.8 GW
Total Capacity
GasOilCoalHydro
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil has been a significant source of energy for power generation worldwide, with 2,416 oil power plants distributed across 108 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of approximately 286.9 gigawatts (GW). The reliance on oil for electricity generation has its roots in the ease of extraction, transportation, and the energy density of crude oil, making it a practical choice for many nations. Notable countries that utilise oil in power generation include Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Iran, and Mexico, with Japan hosting 29 plants and leading in capacity at 49.9 GW, closely followed by Saudi Arabia with 53 plants at 49.7 GW. The United States has 883 oil power plants with a combined capacity of 39.4 GW, while Iran and Mexico have 22 and 23 plants, respectively, with capacities of 13.5 GW and 12.2 GW.

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