DIESEL ZOFRI is a 6.06 MW oil-fired power plant in Chile, operated by ENORCHILE. Commissioned in an unspecified year, it contributes 0.21% of Chile's total oil capacity. Ranked #42 of 71 oil plants in Chile, its 6.06 MW represents a small fraction of the country's total oil capacity of 2,912 MW. The largest oil plant in Chile is NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, making DIESEL ZOFRI 61.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include DIESEL IQUIQUE (43 MW, Coal), La Tirana (30.2 MW, Solar), and Pozo Almonte 2+3 (23.5 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Tarapacá Region, approximately 40 km from Iquique.
Chile, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Chile- Continent
- South 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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