Kellosaari is a 118 MW oil-fired power plant located in Finland, operated by Helsingin Energia. This facility contributes to Finland's energy production, particularly in peak demand scenarios. Kellosaari ranks as the 3rd largest oil plant among 10 oil facilities in Finland. With its capacity of 118 MW, it represents 13.84% of Finland's total oil capacity of 852 MW. The largest oil plant in Finland, Forssa kt, has a capacity of 333 MW, making Kellosaari about one-third its size. Finland has a total of 179 power plants with a combined output of 11,690 MW. Oil has a relatively small role in Finland's energy mix, primarily used for backup and peak load generation. The country is focusing on increasing the share of renewable energy sources, but oil remains essential for energy security during high demand periods. Kellosaari is located in the Uusimaa region, approximately 5 km from Helsinki.
24 years old
Finland, Europe
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
Finland- Continent
- Europe
- 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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