GENOR is a 46.2 MW oil-fired power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 1998. Ranked #9 of 19 oil plants in Guatemala. This plant's 46.2 MW represents 4.7% of Guatemala's total oil capacity of 983 MW. The largest oil plant in Guatemala is Arizona Vapor at 170 MW, making GENOR 3.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Rio Bobos (10 MW, Hydro) and Cuyamel (8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Cortés region, approximately 150 km from Guatemala City.
28 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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