Brahmapuram Diesel Power Plant is a 63.96 MW oil power plant in India, operated by the Kerala State Electricity Board. Ranked #13 of 21 oil plants in India, it contributes 3.1% of India's total oil capacity of 2,063 MW. The largest oil plant in India is TROMBAY at 500 MW, making Brahmapuram 7.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include BSES Kerala Power (165 MW, Gas), BSES Kerala CCGT (165 MW, Gas), and IDAMALAYAR (75 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Kerala, approximately 20 km from Kochi.
31 years old
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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