Electrogeneracion is a 15.8 MW oil power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2003. It is operated by Electrogeneracion and is one of 19 oil plants in the country. This facility accounts for 1.61% of Guatemala's total oil capacity of 983 MW. Ranked #17 of 19 oil plants in Guatemala, Electrogeneracion's 15.8 MW capacity is significantly smaller than the largest oil plant, Arizona Vapor, which has a capacity of 170 MW, making this facility 10.8 times smaller. The oil sector in Guatemala is limited, with few plants contributing to energy generation. Nearby plants include Jaguar Energy power station (300 MW, Coal), Magdalena (145 MW, Biomass), and San Jose (139 MW, Coal). The plant is located in the Escuintla region, approximately 70 km southwest of Guatemala City.
23 years old
Guatemala, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- 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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