Central Diesel Santa Rosalia is an 18.45 MW oil power plant in Mexico, operated by CFE. Ranked #37 of 38 oil plants in Mexico, this facility represents 0.1% of the country's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. The largest oil plant in Mexico is Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, making Central Diesel Santa Rosalia 119 times smaller. The nearest plant within 50 km is Las Tres Vírgenes (10 MW, Geothermal). The plant is situated in Baja California Sur, approximately 200 km from La Paz.
Mexico, North America
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
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- 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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