West Kingston is a 65 MW oil power plant in Jamaica, operated by Jamaica Energy Partners since 2013. Ranked #3 of 4 oil plants in Jamaica. Its 65 MW accounts for 10.85% of Jamaica's total oil capacity of 599 MW. The largest oil plant in Jamaica is Old Harbour at 348 MW, making West Kingston 5.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Old Harbour (347.5 MW, Oil), Hunts Bay (122.5 MW, Oil), and Rockfort (64 MW, Oil). The facility is located in St. Catherine Parish, approximately 30 km west of Kingston.
13 years old
Jamaica, North America
- 4. largest of 10 plants in Jamaica
- #12,022 worldwide by installed capacity
- #563 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 8.2% of the installed capacity of Jamaica
13 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Jamaica Energy Partners operates 1 plants totalling 65 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 601 MW combined
Source: Jamaica Energy Partners
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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