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Edenderry117.6 MW Oil

Oil

Edenderry is a 117.6 MW oil-fired power plant in Ireland, operated by Edenderry. Ranked #3 of 6 oil plants in Ireland. Its 117.6 MW represents 10.27% of Ireland's total oil capacity of 1,146 MW. The largest oil plant in Ireland is Tarbert at 488 MW, making Edenderry 4.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cushaling (116 MW, Oil), Rhode (104 MW, Oil), and Mount Lucas (84 MW, Wind). The facility is located in County Offaly, approximately 80 km from Dublin.

Capacity
117.6 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
Edenderry
Location
53.2902°, -7.0845°

Ireland, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 53.290200, -7.084500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Ireland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
IrelandEnergy Profile
59
Total Plants
8.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindOilCoal
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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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