Bariloche (Puerto Moreno) is a 5.736 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by Cooperativa de Electricidad Bariloche Ltda. It also utilizes hydro as a secondary fuel and was commissioned in 2000. Ranked #72 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, Bariloche's 5.736 MW represents 0.2% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making Bariloche 81.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include CT Bariloche (20 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Río Negro Province, approximately 1,600 km southwest of Buenos Aires.
Argentina, South America
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
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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