Kipevu III is a 120 MW oil-fired power plant located in Kenya, operated by Kenya Electric Generating Company since its commissioning in 1999. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to Kenya's energy production. It ranks as the 1st largest oil plant in Kenya, representing approximately 21.6% of the country's total oil capacity of 556 MW. Kenya has 6 oil plants with a combined capacity of 556 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in the country, Kipevu III at 120 MW, it is the only facility of its kind. Oil remains a key component of Kenya's energy mix, providing a backup source of power alongside renewable energy. The plant is located in Mombasa County, approximately 10 km from the city of Mombasa.
27 years old
Kenya, Africa
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
Kenya- Continent
- Africa
- 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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