Porvoo Tolkkinen is a 40 MW oil-fired power plant in Finland, operated by Fingrid Oyj since its commissioning. Ranked #6 of 10 oil plants in Finland, this facility represents 4.69% of Finland's total oil capacity of 852 MW. The largest oil plant in Finland is Forssa kt at 333 MW, making Porvoo Tolkkinen 8.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Porvoo kt 2 (120.6 MW, Gas), Porvoo (76 MW, Oil), and Tolkkinen Biolaitos (11.3 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in Uusimaa region, approximately 50 km east of Helsinki.
36 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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