محطه كهرباء الصناعه 33/11 is a 30 MW oil-fired power plant in Iraq, operated by شركة العامه للتوزيع كهرباء الجنوب. It is located at coordinates 30.9846, 47.4437. Ranked #19 of 23 oil plants in Iraq. Its 30 MW represents 0.27% of Iraq's total oil capacity of 11,237 MW. The largest oil plant in Iraq is Al-Shemal at 2,100 MW, making this facility 70 times smaller. Nearby plants include محطة انتاج كهرباء الرميلة الشماليه (3156 MW, Gas), Al-Hartha (800 MW, Oil), and Al-Najybia (500 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in the Basra Governorate, approximately 20 km from the city of Basra.
Iraq, 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
Iraq- 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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