Argyle Diamond Mine is a 32 MW oil power plant in Australia, operated by Rio Tinto - Argyle Diamond Mines since 1985. It accounts for 2% of Australia's total oil capacity of 1,602 MW from 55 plants. Ranked #12 of 55 oil plants in Australia, Argyle Diamond Mine is smaller than the largest oil plant, Mount Stuart, which has a capacity of 423 MW, making this facility 13.2 times smaller. This ranking reflects the distribution of oil energy resources across the nation. Nearby plants within 50 km include Warmun (1.3 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Kimberley region, approximately 1,000 km northeast of Perth.
41 years old
Australia, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- 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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