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Bila Tserkva TPP120 MW Oil

Oil

Білоцерківська ТЕЦ is an oil power plant located in Ukraine. It has an installed capacity of 120 MW generated from oil energy. The plant was commissioned in 1971.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
1971

55 years old

Owner
Kyivenergo
Location
49.7976°, 30.1889°

Ukraine, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 49.797589, 30.188924
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
239.1 Kt
368 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.15 Mt
Over 55 years of operation
Past Retirement
2001
25 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
52.0K
cars per year
31.9K
homes per year
10.9M
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
Ukraine
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

UkraineEnergy Profile

158
Total Stations
128.5 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroGas
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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