ELCOSA is an 80 MW oil-fired power plant in Honduras, operated by Empresa Nacional De Energia Electrica. Commissioned in an unspecified year, it contributes to the country's energy needs. Ranked #3 of 5 oil plants in Honduras, ELCOSA's 80 MW represents 10.14% of Honduras's total oil capacity of 789 MW. The largest oil plant in Honduras is ENERSA Choloma at 371 MW, making ELCOSA 4.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include ENERSA Choloma (371 MW, Oil) and EMCE (26.6 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Honduras, approximately 200 km from the capital, Tegucigalpa.
28 years old
Honduras, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Honduras- 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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