Derna Steam Station is a 65 MW oil power plant in Libya, operated by the General Electricity Company of Libya since its commissioning in 1985. Ranked #2 of 3 oil plants in Libya. Its 65 MW accounts for 20.63% of Libya's total oil capacity of 315 MW. The largest oil plant in Libya is West Tripoli at 185 MW, making Derna Steam Station 2.8 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Libya, approximately 200 km east of Benghazi.
41 years old
Libya, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Libya- Continent
- Africa
- 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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