OLIVOS is a 115.2 MW oil-fired power plant located in Chile, operated by POTENCIA S.A. This facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the overall energy production in the country. The exact commissioning year of this plant is not specified. It ranks as the 8th largest oil plant in Chile. With a capacity of 115.2 MW, it represents 3.96% 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, NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, OLIVOS is approximately 31% the size. Oil remains a part of Chile's energy mix, contributing to about 9% of the total electricity generation. The country's reliance on oil is influenced by its geographic location and energy demands. OLIVOS is situated in the Coquimbo Region, approximately 400 km north of Santiago.
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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