Hunts Bay is a 122.5 MW oil-fired power plant located in Jamaica, operated by Jamaica Public Service Company. Commissioned in 1992, the facility generates electricity using heavy fuel oil. It ranks as the 2nd largest oil plant in Jamaica. With 122.5 MW, it accounts for 20.45% of Jamaica's total oil capacity of 599 MW. Jamaica has 4 oil plants with a combined capacity of 599 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Old Harbour at 348 MW, Hunts Bay is approximately 1/3rd the size. Oil remains a critical component of Jamaica's energy mix, supplying about 80% of the country's electricity generation. The Hunts Bay plant plays a vital role in meeting the energy demands of the Kingston metropolitan area. It is situated approximately 15 km from downtown Kingston.
34 years old
Jamaica, North America
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
Jamaica- Continent
- North America
- 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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