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Boulaos is a 107.332 MW oil-fired power plant located in Djibouti. It is the only oil power plant in the country and has been operational since its commissioning. The facility contributes 100% to Djibouti's total oil generation capacity. Boulaos is the largest oil plant in Djibouti, representing 100% of the country's oil capacity of 107 MW. Djibouti has only one oil plant, which is Boulaos, with no other facilities contributing to the oil sector. This plant is significant as it is the sole contributor to the country's oil generation landscape. Oil is the primary fuel source for electricity generation in Djibouti, playing a vital role in the energy mix. The reliance on oil is influenced by the country's limited access to other energy resources. Boulaos is situated near the capital city, Djibouti City, approximately 10 km away.

Capacity
107.332 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Djibouti Electricity Company
Location
11.5759°, 43.1569°

Djibouti, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 1. largest of 1 plants in Djibouti
  • #9,750 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #442 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 100% of the installed capacity of Djibouti
Operator portfolio

Djibouti Electricity Company operates 1 plants totalling 107 MW

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 11.575900, 43.156900
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
213.9 Kt
329 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
46.5K
cars per year
28.5K
homes per year
9.7M
trees to offset

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
Djibouti
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

DjiboutiEnergy Profile

1
Total Plants
0.1 GW
Total Capacity
Oil
Top Fuels

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