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Kyndbyvaerket664 MW Oil

Oil

Kyndbyvaerket is an oil power plant located in Denmark. It has an installed capacity of 664 MW generated from oil energy.

Capacity
664 MW
Commissioning Year
1990

36 years old

Owner
Danish Energy Agency
Location
55.8134°, 11.8792°

Denmark, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 55.813400, 11.879200
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.32 Mt
2036 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
47.64 Mt
Over 36 years of operation
Past Retirement
2020
6 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
287.7K
cars per year
176.4K
homes per year
60.1M
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
Denmark
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

DenmarkEnergy Profile

47
Total Stations
8.2 GW
Total Capacity
CoalWindOilGas
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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