Praia is a 10 MW oil power plant in Cape Verde. It ranks as the third oil plant in the country, contributing to a total oil capacity of 88 MW. Ranked #3 of 3 oil plants in Cape Verde. Its 10 MW represents 11.39% of the country's total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Cape Verde is Palmarejo at 66 MW, making Praia 6.6 times smaller. The nearest plant is Palmarejo (66.23 MW, Oil). The facility is located on the island of Santiago, approximately 30 km from the capital, Praia.
Cape Verde, Africa
- 3. largest of 3 plants in Cape Verde
- #23,756 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,233 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 11.39% of the installed capacity of Cape Verde
1 plants within 100 km, 66 MW combined
Source: ECOREX
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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