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Moni Power Station Cyprus140 MW Oil

Oil

Moni Power Station Cyprus is an oil power plant located in Cyprus. It has an installed capacity of 140 MW generated from oil energy.

Capacity
140 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Location
34.7106°, 33.1825°

Cyprus, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 34.710600, 33.182500
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
279.0 Kt
429 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.37 Mt
Over 30 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
60.7K
cars per year
37.2K
homes per year
12.7M
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
Cyprus
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

CyprusEnergy Profile

3
Total Stations
1.5 GW
Total Capacity
GasOil
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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