Burnside is a 132 MW oil-fired power plant located in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and has been generating electricity since its commissioning year is not specified. Burnside ranks as the 4th largest oil plant in Canada. With a capacity of 132 MW, it represents approximately 6.04% of the country's total oil capacity of 2,185 MW. Canada has 8 oil plants with a combined capacity of 2,185 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Canada, Coleson Cove at 972 MW, Burnside is about 13.6% the size. Oil accounts for a minor portion of Canada's energy mix, providing around 1.1% of the total electricity generation. The facility's location in Nova Scotia allows it to tap into regional oil supplies, contributing to local energy needs. Burnside is situated approximately 30 km from Halifax, the provincial capital.
59 years old
Canada, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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