LOS PINOS is a 102.839 MW oil-fired power plant located in Chile, operated by COLBUN S.A. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to Chile's energy supply. It is the 9th largest oil plant in Chile. With 102.839 MW, it represents 3.53% of Chile's total oil capacity of 2,912 MW. Chile has 71 oil plants with a combined capacity of 2,912 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Chile, NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, this facility is approximately 28% the size. Oil plays a diminishing role in Chile's energy mix as the country increasingly invests in renewable sources. However, oil remains important for energy security, especially during peak demand periods. LOS PINOS is located in the Biobío Region, approximately 500 km south of Santiago.
21 years old
Chile, South America
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
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source
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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