Байконурская ТЭЦ is a 48 MW oil power plant in Kazakhstan, commissioned in 1958. Ranked #2 of 2 oil plants in Kazakhstan, it represents 32.43% of the country's total oil capacity of 148 MW. The largest oil plant in Kazakhstan is ГТЭС-200 Уральск at 100 MW, making this facility 2.1 times smaller. The nearest plant is Baikonur CHP station (48 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Kyzylorda region, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city, Kyzylorda.
68 years old
Kazakhstan, Asia
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.
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Kazakhstan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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