Bobo is a 23.846 MW oil power plant in Burkina Faso, operated by Société Nationale d'électricité du Burkina Faso. Ranked #3 of 3 oil plants in Burkina Faso, Bobo's capacity accounts for 16.29% of the country's total oil capacity of 146 MW. The largest oil plant in Burkina Faso is Kossodo at 64 MW, making Bobo 2.7 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Bobo. The plant is located in the Centre-Ouest region of Burkina Faso, approximately 200 km from Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso, Africa
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Burkina Faso- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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