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
- 5. largest of 10 plants in Jamaica
- #12,083 worldwide by installed capacity
- #567 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 8.08% of the installed capacity of Jamaica
29 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Jamaica Private Power Company operates 1 plants totalling 64 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 602 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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