King Island (Currie) is an 8.55 MW oil-fired power plant in Australia, operated by Hydro Tasmania since its commissioning. Ranked #22 of 55 oil plants in Australia, this facility's 8.55 MW represents 0.53% of Australia's total oil capacity of 1,602 MW. The largest oil plant in Australia is Mount Stuart at 423 MW, making King Island 49.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located on King Island, approximately 80 km from the nearest major city, which is Devonport.
16 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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