Phnom Penh Diesel is an 18.6 MW oil-fired power plant in Cambodia, operated by Electricité du Cambodge since 1996. Ranked #2 of 3 oil plants in Cambodia. Its 18.6 MW represents 34.7% of Cambodia's total oil capacity of 54 MW. The largest oil plant in Cambodia is Khmer Electric Power Diesel Power Plant at 30 MW, making Phnom Penh Diesel 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Khmer Electric Power Diesel Power Plant (30 MW, Oil), MH Bio-Ethanol Distillery (23.2 MW, Waste), and Angkor Biomass (2 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Phnom Penh, approximately 6 km from the city center.
30 years old
Cambodia, Asia
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
Cambodia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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