Cap-aux-Meules is a 66 MW oil power plant in Canada, operated by Hydro Quebec since 1952. Ranked #5 of 8 oil plants in Canada, this plant represents 3.02% of Canada's total oil capacity of 2,185 MW. The largest oil plant in Canada is Coleson Cove at 972 MW, making Cap-aux-Meules 14.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Île-d'Entrée Power Station (0 MW, Unknown) and Îles-de-la-Madeleine Power Station (0 MW, Unknown). The facility is located in Quebec, approximately 50 km from the nearest town of Cap-aux-Meules.
74 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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