RCE-BV is a 1.2 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2011. It is part of Brazil's oil sector, which includes 622 plants with a total capacity of 8,220 MW. This facility's share is 0.01% of the national oil capacity. Ranked #526 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, RCE-BV represents 0.01% of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making RCE-BV 460 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termopernambuco (532.76 MW, Gas), Suape II (381.26 MW, Oil), and Pernambuco III (200.79 MW, Oil). The plant is located in Pernambuco state, approximately 60 km from the city of Recife.
15 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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