Wedel is a 101 MW oil-fired power plant in Germany, operated by Vattenfall Europe Generation AG since 1972. Ranked #8 of 26 oil plants in Germany. Its 101 MW represents 2.74% of Germany's total oil capacity of 3,691 MW. The largest oil plant in Germany is Kraftwerk Ingolstadt at 840 MW, making Wedel 8.3 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Hamburg-Moorburg (1,600 MW, Coal) and Brokdorf (1,480 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Hamburg, approximately 20 km southwest of the city center.
54 years old
Germany, 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
Germany- 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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