Atherinolakkos is a 102 MW oil-fired power plant located in Greece, operated by the Public Power Company of Greece. It generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source. Atherinolakkos ranks as the 3rd largest oil plant in Greece. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 20.36% of Greece's total oil capacity of 501 MW. Greece has 3 oil plants with a combined capacity of 501 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Greece, South Rhodes Power Plant at 206 MW, Atherinolakkos is approximately 0.49 times its size. Oil remains a minor but necessary part of Greece's energy mix, accounting for about 3% of total electricity generation. The country's reliance on oil is influenced by its geographic location and historical energy infrastructure. Atherinolakkos is situated in the southeastern region of Greece, approximately 70 km from the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete.
28 years old
Greece, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Greece- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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