Al-Qurna Diesel Power Station is a 30 MW oil power plant in Iraq, operated by the Ministry of Electricity. Ranked #19 of 23 oil plants in Iraq, it contributes 0.27% of the country's total oil capacity of 11,237 MW. The largest oil plant in Iraq is Al-Shemal at 2,100 MW, making Al-Qurna Diesel Power Station 70 times smaller. Nearby plants include محطة انتاج كهرباء الرميلة الشماليه (3,156 MW, Gas), Al-Hartha (800 MW, Oil), and Al-Najybia (500 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Al-Qurna district, approximately 60 km from Basra.
Iraq, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Iraq- 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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