Melawa (SESB) is a 44 MW oil power plant located in Malaysia, commissioned in an unspecified year. It is one of eight oil plants in the country, contributing to Malaysia's energy mix. Ranked #3 of 8 oil plants in Malaysia, Melawa accounts for 14.04% of the total oil capacity of 314 MW. The largest oil plant in Malaysia is Tawau Power Station at 64 MW, making Melawa 0.69 times larger. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kimanis Power Plant (285 MW, Gas) and Ranhill Powertron (190 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in the state of Sabah, approximately 50 km from the city of Kota Kinabalu.
31 years old
Malaysia, Asia
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
Malaysia- Continent
- Asia
- 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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