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Guariba1.448 MW Oil

Oil

Guariba is a 1.448 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2005. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and is located at coordinates -9.2585, -60.3055. Ranked #466 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, this facility contributes 0.02% to Brazil's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Guariba 0.0026 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is situated in the state of Amazonas, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
1.448 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Location
-9.2585°, -60.3055°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -9.258500, -60.305500
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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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