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MBURUCUYA1.035 MW Oil

Oil

MBURUCUYA is a 1.035 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by DPEC. Commissioned in 2001, it contributes to the country's energy sector. Ranked #106 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, MBURUCUYA's 1.035 MW represents 0.04% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making MBURUCUYA 0.02 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include CT SANTA ROSA (6 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the province of Formosa, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
1.035 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
DPEC
Location
-28.0441°, -58.2285°

Argentina, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -28.044100, -58.228500
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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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