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Sandakan Power Corporation(IPP)34 MW Oil

Oil

Sandakan Power Corporation is a 34 MW oil power plant in Malaysia. Ranked #6 of 8 oil plants in Malaysia. Its 34 MW represents 10.85% of Malaysia's total oil capacity of 314 MW. The largest oil plant in Malaysia is Tawau Power Station at 64 MW, making Sandakan Power Corporation 1.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Stesen Janakuasa Sandakan (36 MW, Oil) and Seguntor Bio Energy (12 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Sabah, approximately 10 km northeast of Sandakan.

Capacity
34 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Sandakan Power Corporation
Location
5.8124°, 118.0642°

Malaysia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 5.812400, 118.064200
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
67.8 Kt
104 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
745.3 Kt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
14.7K
cars per year
9.0K
homes per year
3.1M
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
Malaysia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

MalaysiaEnergy Profile

157
Total Plants
79.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroSolar
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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