Esmeraldas II is a 96 MW oil-fired power plant in Ecuador, operated by CELEC EP and commissioned in 2014. Ranked #3 of 6 oil plants in Ecuador, Esmeraldas II contributes 20.52% of Ecuador's total oil capacity of 468 MW. The largest oil plant in Ecuador is Central Termica Trinitaria at 133 MW, making Esmeraldas II 1.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Esmeraldas (132.5 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Esmeraldas Province, approximately 5 km from the city of Esmeraldas.
12 years old
Ecuador, 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
Ecuador- 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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