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Khmer Electric Power Diesel Power Plant30 MW Oil

Oil

Khmer Electric Power Diesel Power Plant is a 30 MW oil power plant in Cambodia, operated by Khmer Electrical Power Company Ltd. since 2005. Ranked #1 of 3 oil plants in Cambodia, it represents 55.97% of the country's total oil capacity of 54 MW. This plant is the largest oil facility in Cambodia at 30 MW. Nearby plants include MH Bio-Ethanol Distillery (23.2 MW, Waste), Phnom Penh Diesel (18.6 MW, Oil), and Angkor Biomass (2 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Phnom Penh, approximately 10 km from the city center.

Capacity
30 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Khmer Electrical Power Company Ltd.
Location
11.5238°, 104.8730°

Cambodia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 11.523800, 104.873000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
59.8 Kt
92 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.26 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
13.0K
cars per year
8.0K
homes per year
2.7M
trees to offset

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
Cambodia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

CambodiaEnergy Profile

16
Total Plants
1.5 GW
Total Capacity
HydroCoalOilWaste
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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