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CT VILLA REGINA5 MW Oil

Oil

CT VILLA REGINA is a 5 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by AGGREKO ARGENTINA SRL since its commissioning. Ranked #76 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, CT VILLA REGINA contributes 0.17% of the country's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making CT VILLA REGINA 93.2 times smaller. The nearest plant is VILLA MARIA (LAS PLAYAS) (48 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Neuquén Province, approximately 60 km southwest of Neuquén City.

Capacity
5 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
AGGREKO ARGENTINA SRL
Location
-39.0872°, -67.0881°

Argentina, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -39.087200, -67.088100
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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
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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