KOJIKODE DG is a 96 MW oil-fired power plant in India, commissioned in 1999. Ranked #9 of 21 oil plants in India, KOJIKODE DG contributes 4.65% of India's total oil capacity of 2,063 MW. The largest oil plant in India is TROMBAY at 500 MW, making KOJIKODE DG 5.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include KUTTIADI (125 MW, Hydro), KUTTIYADI Add ext (100 MW, Hydro), and URUMI (3.75 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Kerala, approximately 200 km north of Kochi.
27 years old
India, Asia
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
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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