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
- 2. largest of 10 plants in Jamaica
- #9,184 worldwide by installed capacity
- #412 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 15.46% of the installed capacity of Jamaica
34 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Jamaica Public Service Company operates 6 plants totalling 605 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 544 MW combined
Source: Jamaica Public Service Company
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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