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Central Levalle46 MW Oil

Oil

Central Levalle is a 46 MW oil power plant in Argentina, operated by EPEC. It represents 1.57% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW and is ranked #8 of 107 oil plants in the country. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making Central Levalle 10.1 times smaller. Ranked #8 of 107 oil plants in Argentina. Its 46 MW represents 1.57% of Argentina's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making Central Levalle 10.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include GENERAL LEVALLE (72.78 MW, Gas). Central Levalle is located in Argentina, approximately 200 km southeast of Córdoba.

Capacity
46 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
EPEC
Location
-34.0362°, -63.9215°

Argentina, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -34.036250, -63.921544
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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
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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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