Mpila is a 25.6 MW oil-fired power plant in Congo, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #2 of 2 oil plants in Congo. Its 25.6 MW represents 36.11% of Congo's total oil capacity of 71 MW. The largest oil plant in Congo is Loango at 45 MW, making Mpila 1.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Djoue (15 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Congo, approximately 80 km from the capital city, Brazzaville.
12 years old
Congo, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Congo- Continent
- Africa
- 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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