Lerma (Campeche) is a 112.5 MW oil-fired power plant situated in Mexico, operated by CFE. The facility utilizes oil as its fuel source, contributing to the overall energy production in the region. It ranks as the 30th largest oil plant in Mexico. With a capacity of 112.5 MW, it accounts for 0.6% of the country's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. Mexico has 38 oil plants with a combined capacity of 18,889 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, this facility is about one-twentieth the size. Oil continues to play a vital role in Mexico's energy sector, contributing to approximately 13% of the total electricity generation. The Lerma plant is located in Campeche, approximately 100 kilometers from the state capital, also named Campeche.
Mexico, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- 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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