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ГТЭС-200 Уральск100 MW Oil

Oil

ГТЭС-200 Уральск is a 100 MW oil power plant in Kazakhstan, operated by Батыс Пауэр. Ranked #1 of 2 oil plants in Kazakhstan, this facility represents 67.57% of the country's total oil capacity of 148 MW. The largest oil plant in Kazakhstan is ГТЭС-200 Уральск at 100 MW, making it the only facility of its size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Уральская газотурбинная электростанция (0 MW, Gas). The plant is located in the West Kazakhstan region, approximately 400 km west of Astana.

Capacity
100 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Батыс Пауэр
Location
51.2667°, 51.0992°

Kazakhstan, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 51.266714, 51.099179
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Kazakhstan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
KazakhstanEnergy Profile
123
Total Plants
42.4 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasSolar
Top Fuels
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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