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Yavan180 MW Oil

Oil

Yavan is an oil power plant located in Tajikistan. It has an installed capacity of 180 MW generated from oil energy. The plant was commissioned in 1969. It is operated by Barki Tojik.

Capacity
180 MW
Commissioning Year
1969

57 years old

Owner
Barki Tojik
Location
38.2960°, 68.9320°

Tajikistan, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 38.296000, 68.932000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
358.7 Kt
552 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
20.45 Mt
Over 57 years of operation
Past Retirement
1999
27 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
78.0K
cars per year
47.8K
homes per year
16.3M
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
Tajikistan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

TajikistanEnergy Profile

10
Total Stations
5.3 GW
Total Capacity
HydroOil
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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