Basin Bridge Gas Turbine Power Station is a 120 MW oil-fired power plant located in India, operated by the Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board. This plant generates electricity using oil, contributing to the energy mix in the Tamil Nadu region. It ranks as the 5th largest oil plant in India. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 5.82% of India's total oil capacity of 2,063 MW. India has 21 oil plants with a combined capacity of 2,063 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, TROMBAY at 500 MW, Basin Bridge is 1/4th the size. Oil remains a minor component of India's energy mix, with a focus on diversifying energy sources. The country relies heavily on coal and renewable energy, but oil-fired plants like Basin Bridge provide essential backup generation. The facility is situated approximately 20 km from Chennai in the southeastern part of India.
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- 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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