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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Benin- Continent
- Africa
- 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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