Lodhivali is a 40 MW oil-fired power plant in India, operated by Tata Co Ltd and commissioned in 2023. It is part of a total of 21 oil plants in India, which have a combined capacity of 2,063 MW. Ranked #15 of 21 oil plants in India, Lodhivali's 40 MW accounts for 1.94% of the country's oil capacity. The largest oil plant in India is Trombay at 500 MW, making Lodhivali 12.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Trombay Thermal Power Station (930 MW, Gas), Trombay Coal (750 MW, Coal), and Uran GT (672 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in Maharashtra, approximately 30 km from Mumbai.
28 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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