Electron (TG) is a 120 MW oil-fired power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 1973. It is part of Brazil's extensive network of oil power facilities, contributing to the overall energy supply. Electron (TG) ranks as the 23rd largest oil plant in Brazil. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 1.46% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. Brazil has 622 oil plants with a combined capacity of 8,220 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Mauá at 553 MW, Electron (TG) is about 22% of its size. Oil remains a minor but notable part of Brazil's energy mix, primarily used for backup generation and in specific regions. The country is focusing on diversifying its energy sources, with oil contributing to about 3% of total electricity generation. Electron (TG) is located approximately 1,500 km northwest of Brasília in the Amazon region.
53 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- 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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