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CNT36 MW Oil

Oil

CNT is a 36 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1997. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and contributes 0.44% to Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW across 622 plants. Ranked #41 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, CNT's 36 MW represents a small fraction of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making CNT 15.3 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of CNT. The facility is located in a remote area of Brazil, approximately 1,200 km from Brasília.

Capacity
36 MW
Commissioning Year
1997

29 years old

Owner
Petrobras
Location
-14.3432°, -48.4308°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -14.343200, -48.430800
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Brazil
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BrazilEnergy Profile
2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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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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