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GENOSA18.6 MW Oil

Oil

GENOSA is an oil power plant located in Guatemala. It has an installed capacity of 18.6 MW generated from oil energy. The plant was commissioned in 2013.

Capacity
18.6 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Location
13.9600°, -90.8100°

Guatemala, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 13.960000, -90.810000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
37.1 Kt
57 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
481.9 Kt
Over 13 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2043
17 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
8.1K
cars per year
4.9K
homes per year
1.7M
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
Guatemala
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

GuatemalaEnergy Profile

76
Total Stations
3.7 GW
Total Capacity
HydroOilBiomassCoal
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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