Palmarejo is a 66.23 MW oil-fired power plant in Cape Verde. Ranked #1 of 3 oil plants in Cape Verde. Its 66.23 MW represents 75.43% of Cape Verde's 88 MW total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Cape Verde is Palmarejo at 66 MW, making it the only operational facility. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Praia (10 MW, Oil). The facility is located on Santiago Island, approximately 30 km from the capital city, Praia.
15 years old
Cape Verde, Africa
- 1. largest of 3 plants in Cape Verde
- #11,955 worldwide by installed capacity
- #559 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 75.43% of the installed capacity of Cape Verde
15 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Energias de Portugal (EDP) operates 9 plants totalling 193 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 10 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Cape Verde- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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