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Senado Federal3.2 MW Oil

Oil

Senado Federal is a 3.2 MW oil-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1999. Ranked #222 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, its capacity accounts for 0.04% of the country's total oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil plant in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Senado Federal 172.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Brasília (10 MW, Oil), Aeroporto Internacional de Brasília (2.42 MW, Oil), and BSA SU (2.144 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Federal District, approximately 15 km from Brasília.

Capacity
3.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Location
-15.7767°, -47.7879°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -15.776700, -47.787900
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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
Top Fuels
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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