AALTER TJ is an 18.6 MW oil-fired power plant in Belgium, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 9 oil plants in Belgium, it constitutes 10.22% of Belgium's total oil capacity of 182 MW. The largest oil plant in Belgium is BEERSE TJ at 33 MW, making AALTER TJ 1.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sloe power plant (870 MW, Gas), Sloe (870 MW, Gas), and Borssele Nuclear Power Station (515 MW, Nuclear). The facility is situated in the Flanders region, approximately 70 km northwest of Brussels.
16 years old
Belgium, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Belgium- Continent
- Europe
- 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).
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.