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Jabana 17.8 MW Oil

Oil

Jabana 1 is an oil power plant located in Rwanda. It has an installed capacity of 7.8 MW generated from oil energy. The plant was commissioned in 2005. It is operated by Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) Government of Rwanda.

Capacity
7.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) Government of Rwanda
Location
-1.8910°, 30.0660°

Rwanda, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: -1.891000, 30.066000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
15.5 Kt
24 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
326.4 Kt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
3.4K
cars per year
2.1K
homes per year
706.6K
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
Rwanda
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

RwandaEnergy Profile

11
Total Stations
0.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroOilGasSolar
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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