Camooweal Power Station is a 0 MW oil power plant in Australia, operated by Ergon Energy. It is one of the 55 oil plants in the country and is not currently operational. The facility is located in Queensland. Ranked #49 of 55 oil plants in Australia. Its 0 MW represents 0% of Australia's total oil capacity of 1,602 MW. The largest oil plant in Australia is Mount Stuart at 423 MW, making Camooweal 0 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is situated in a remote area of Queensland, approximately 200 km from the nearest major town, Mount Isa.
11 years old
Australia, Oceania
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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