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Mandroseza40 MW Oil

Oil

Mandroseza is a 40 MW oil-fired power plant in Madagascar, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 3 oil plants in Madagascar, Mandroseza represents 55.01% of the country's total oil capacity of 73 MW. The largest oil plant in Madagascar is Mandroseza itself at 40 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include La Mandraka (24 MW, Hydro), Antelomita (8.9 MW, Hydro), and Tsiazompaniry (5.25 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Madagascar, approximately 130 km from the capital, Antananarivo.

Capacity
40 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Madagascar Oil
Location
-18.8491°, 47.4807°

Madagascar, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: -18.849100, 47.480700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
79.7 Kt
123 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
876.9 Kt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
17.3K
cars per year
10.6K
homes per year
3.6M
trees to offset

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
Madagascar
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

MadagascarEnergy Profile

12
Total Plants
0.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroCoalOilGas
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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