Massawa is a 100.09 MW oil-fired power plant in Eritrea, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #1 of 2 oil plants in Eritrea, Massawa's 100.09 MW represents 75.15% of Eritrea's total oil capacity of 133 MW. The largest oil plant in Eritrea is Massawa itself at 100 MW, making it the only operational facility in the country. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Massawa. The facility is located in Eritrea, approximately 15 km from the Red Sea coast.
11 years old
Eritrea, Africa
- 1. largest of 2 plants in Eritrea
- #10,041 worldwide by installed capacity
- #462 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 75.15% of the installed capacity of Eritrea
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Eritrean Electric Corporation operates 1 plants totalling 100 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 33 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Eritrea- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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