Mercocítrico is a 1.85 MW oil power plant in Brazil, operational since its commissioning. It is part of a total of 622 oil plants in Brazil, which together produce 8,220 MW of oil energy. Ranked #384 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, Mercocítrico's 1.85 MW represents 0.02% of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Mercocítrico 299 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Euclides da Cunha (108.8 MW, Hydro), Ferrari (80.5 MW, Biomass), and São Luiz (70.4 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 200 km from the city of São Paulo.
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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