Planta Viscorreductora 0 is an oil-fired power plant in Colombia with a capacity of 0 MW. It is one of five oil plants in the country, which together have a total capacity of 243 MW. The facility does not have an operator listed and its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #3 of 5 oil plants in Colombia, Planta Viscorreductora 0 represents 0% of the country's total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Colombia is Cartagena at 188 MW, making this facility 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Meriléctrica, which has a capacity of 167 MW and is also oil-fired. The plant is located in a region of Colombia approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.
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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