Barabkunda (Regent) is a 22 MW oil-fired power plant in Bangladesh, commissioned in 2016. Ranked #24 of 26 oil plants in Bangladesh, its 22 MW represents 0.86% of Bangladesh's total oil capacity of 2,560 MW. The largest oil plant in Bangladesh is Bheramara GT (Unit-1 2 3) at 560 MW, making Barabkunda 25.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Chittagong Roazan (553 MW, Gas), Shikalbaha Peaking (GT) (261 MW, Oil), and Jhulda (100 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the southeastern region of Bangladesh, approximately 250 km from Dhaka.
10 years old
Bangladesh, Asia
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
Bangladesh- Continent
- Asia
- 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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