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Metaldom42 MW Oil

Oil

Metaldom is a 42 MW oil-fired power plant in the Dominican Republic, operated by EGE-Haina since its commissioning. Ranked #5 of 5 oil plants in the Dominican Republic, Metaldom's 42 MW represents 4.99% of the country's total oil capacity of 842 MW. The largest oil plant in the Dominican Republic is Quisqueya 2 at 430 MW, making Metaldom 10.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include AES Andres (319 MW, Gas), Itabo power station (260 MW, Coal), and Haina TG (184.9 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Santo Domingo Province, approximately 30 km west of the capital city.

Capacity
42 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
EGE-Haina
Location
18.4361°, -69.9470°

Dominican Republic, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 18.436100, -69.947000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Dominican Republic
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
Dominican RepublicEnergy Profile
15
Total Plants
1.9 GW
Total Capacity
OilGasCoalHydro
Top Fuels
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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