Rockfort is a 64 MW oil power plant in Jamaica, operated by Jamaica Private Power Company since 1997. It is one of 4 oil plants in the country, contributing to a total oil capacity of 599 MW. This plant accounts for 10.68% of Jamaica's oil capacity. Ranked #4 of 4 oil plants in Jamaica, Rockfort's 64 MW is significantly smaller than the largest oil plant, Old Harbour, which has a capacity of 348 MW, making Rockfort 5.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Old Harbour (347.5 MW, Oil) and Hunts Bay (122.5 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Kingston region, approximately 15 km from the capital city, Kingston.
29 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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