Energuapi is an oil-fired power plant in Colombia with a capacity of 0 MW. Ranked #3 of 5 oil plants in Colombia, it contributes to the total oil capacity of 243 MW. The largest oil plant in Colombia is Cartagena at 188 MW, making Energuapi 0 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Putumayo region, approximately 300 km south of Pasto.
16 years old
Colombia, 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
Colombia- 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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