Biopio is a 22.8 MW oil-fired power plant in Angola, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 6 oil plants in Angola, Biopio's 22.8 MW represents 16.65% of Angola's total oil capacity of 137 MW. The largest oil plant in Angola is Luanda Diesel at 58 MW, making Biopio 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lobito (20 MW, Gas) and Biopio (14.6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Angola, approximately 200 km from the capital city, Luanda.
Angola, Africa
- 6. largest of 14 plants in Angola
- #18,455 worldwide by installed capacity
- #884 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 1.2% of the installed capacity of Angola
Angola's Ministry of Energy and Water operates 2 plants totalling 37 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 35 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Angola- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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