LA RIOJA is a 42 MW oil and gas-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by GENERACION RIOJANA SA. Ranked #10 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, it represents 1.43% of the country's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making LA RIOJA 11.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include CT LA RIOJA DELIVERY (19.2 MW, Oil) and CT LA RIOJA SUR (10 MW, Oil). The facility is located in La Rioja Province, around 300 km from the nearest major city, Mendoza.
28 years old
Argentina, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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