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Jeju255 MW Oil

Oil

Jeju is an oil power plant located in South Korea. It has an installed capacity of 255 MW generated from oil energy. It is operated by Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO).

Capacity
255 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO)
Location
33.5352°, 126.5961°

South Korea, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 33.535200, 126.596100
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
508.2 Kt
782 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.21 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
110.5K
cars per year
67.8K
homes per year
23.1M
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
South Korea
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

South KoreaEnergy Profile

265
Total Stations
255.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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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