Centrale thermique de Lavera is a 28 MW oil power plant in France, commissioned in 1972. Ranked #8 of 8 oil plants in France. Its 28 MW represents 0.61% of France's total oil capacity of 4,610 MW. The largest oil plant in France is PORCHEVILLE at 2,290 MW, making Centrale thermique de Lavera 81.8 times smaller. Within 50 km, nearby plants include MARTIGUES PONTEAU (930 MW, Gas), COMBIGOLFE (425 MW, Gas), and SAINT CHAMAS (159 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, approximately 30 km west of Marseille.
54 years old
France, 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
France- 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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