Chahbahar (Kenarak) is a 64 MW oil power plant in Iran, commissioned in 1978. It ranks as the 20th largest oil plant in the country, which has a total of 26 oil plants with a combined capacity of 13,987 MW. This facility represents 0.46% of Iran's oil capacity. Ranked #20 of 26 oil plants in Iran, Chahbahar's 64 MW is much smaller than the largest oil plant, Ahwaz (ramiin), which has a capacity of 1,903 MW, making Chahbahar 29.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Chabahar power plant (414 MW, Gas) and نیروگاه چابهار (414 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, approximately 640 km from the city of Zahedan.
48 years old
Iran, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Iran- 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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