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ALUMINE1.904 MW Oil

Oil

ALUMINE is a 1.904 MW oil power plant in Argentina, operated by EPEN. Ranked #96 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, this plant's capacity represents 0.07% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making ALUMINE 245 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include CT ALUMINE (6.3 MW, Oil). The facility is situated in Neuquén Province, approximately 80 km from Neuquén City.

Capacity
1.904 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
EPEN
Location
-39.2145°, -70.9157°

Argentina, South America

Location

Coordinates:: -39.214500, -70.915700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.8 Kt
6 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
79.7 Kt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
825
cars per year
506
homes per year
172.5K
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
Argentina
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ArgentinaEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
70.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalNuclear
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).

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