Cotonou is a 20 MW oil power plant in Benin, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #1 of 1 oil plants in Benin. Its 20 MW represents 100% of Benin's total oil capacity of 20 MW. The largest oil plant in Benin is Cotonou at 20 MW, making it equal in size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Akpakpa (40.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Littoral Department, approximately 10 km from Cotonou city.
Benin, Africa
- 2. largest of 2 plants in Benin
- #19,003 worldwide by installed capacity
- #931 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 33.06% of the installed capacity of Benin
1 plants within 100 km, 41 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Benin- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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