Centrale Diesel de Tantan is a 116.9 MW oil-fired power plant located in Morocco, operated by Office National de l'Electricite (ONE) since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to Morocco's limited oil generation capacity. It ranks as the 4th largest oil plant in Morocco. With 116.9 MW, it represents 15.04% of the country's total oil capacity of 777 MW. Morocco has 5 oil plants with a combined capacity of 777 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Morocco, Central Termique de Kenitra at 300 MW, Centrale Diesel de Tantan is approximately 39% the size. Oil plays a minor role in Morocco's energy landscape, which is primarily reliant on renewable sources and natural gas. The country is working to diversify its energy mix, with oil contributing a small fraction of total electricity generation. The plant is located in the Souss-Massa region, approximately 600 km south of Casablanca.
17 years old
Morocco, Africa
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
Morocco- Continent
- Africa
- 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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