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Sergifil Indústria Têxtil2.4 MW Oil

Oil

Sergifil Indústria Têxtil is a 2.4 MW oil power plant located in Brazil. Ranked #299 of 622 oil plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.03% to the national oil capacity of 8,220 MW. The largest oil facility in Brazil is Mauá at 553 MW, making Sergifil 230 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Porto de Sergipe I Thermoelectric Plant (1,551 MW, Gas), São José do Pinheiro (17.5 MW, Biomass), and Taquari (8 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of Sergipe, approximately 50 km from Aracaju.

Capacity
2.4 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
-10.9902°, -37.0854°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -10.990200, -37.085400
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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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