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Beleza33.1 MW Oil

Oil

Beleza is a 33.1 MW oil-fired power plant in Eritrea, operational since its commissioning year. Ranked #2 of 2 oil plants in Eritrea, this facility represents 24.85% of the country's total oil capacity of 133 MW. The largest oil plant in Eritrea is Massawa at 100 MW, making Beleza 3 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Eritrea, approximately 15 km from the capital city, Asmara.

Capacity
33.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Location
15.4211°, 38.9221°

Eritrea, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: 15.421100, 38.922100
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
66.0 Kt
101 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
725.6 Kt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
14.3K
cars per year
8.8K
homes per year
3.0M
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
Eritrea
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

EritreaEnergy Profile

2
Total Plants
0.1 GW
Total Capacity
Oil
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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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