Monte Rio is a 100.1 MW oil power plant in the Dominican Republic, operated by PVDC. Ranked #3 of 5 oil plants in the Dominican Republic. Its 100.1 MW represents 11.89% of the Dominican Republic's total oil capacity of 842 MW. The largest oil plant in the Dominican Republic is Quisqueya 2 at 430 MW, making Monte Rio 4.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Barahona power station (45 MW, Coal) and Canoa (25 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Barahona Province, approximately 200 km from Santo Domingo.
16 years old
Dominican Republic, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Dominican Republic- Continent
- North America
- 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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