The کوٹ ادو پاور پلانٹ is a key infrastructure asset in Pakistan's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 1,600 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing oil energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the KAPCO, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1996, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Pakistan, کوٹ ادو پاور پلانٹ occupies the #1 position among all operational oil power plants. Its 1,600 MW capacity represents a 16.37% share of Pakistan's total installed oil generating capacity, which currently stands at 9,774 MW. Notably, this facility currently stands as the largest active oil power installation in Pakistan, serving as a benchmark for localized oil technology deployment. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 1.6260% of Pakistan's aggregate generation capacity of 98,402 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of oil power plants (modeled at 15% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 2,102,400 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Pakistan consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 700,800 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 30.4447° latitude and 70.9820° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include Kot Addu Power Company (gas, 1,600 MW), Kot Addu Power Company ltd. (hydro, 1,368 MW), Muzaffargarh Thermal Power Station (gas, 1,350 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Pakistan.
1.60 GW
30 years old
Pakistan, Asia
Location
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
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Station Database
Nearby Power Plants
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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