Bissau is an 18.237 MW oil power plant in Guinea-Bissau, with no specified operator, and it has been in operation since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 1 oil plant in Guinea-Bissau. Its 18.237 MW represents 100% of Guinea-Bissau's total oil capacity of 18 MW. The largest oil plant in Guinea-Bissau is Bissau at 18 MW, making this facility equal in size. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the capital city, Bissau.
11 years old
Guinea-Bissau, Africa
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
Guinea-Bissau- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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