World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

Dakhla IC Power Plant Western Sahara23.4 MW Oil

Oil

Dakhla IC Power Plant Western Sahara is a 23.4 MW oil-fired power plant in Morocco, commissioned in 2002. Ranked #5 of 5 oil plants in Morocco. Its 23.4 MW accounts for 3.01% of Morocco's total oil capacity of 777 MW. The largest oil plant in Morocco is Central Termique de Kenitra at 300 MW, making Dakhla IC Power Plant 12.8 times smaller. The nearest plant within 50 km is Dakhla IC Power Plant Western Sahara (23.4 MW, Oil). This facility is located in the Dakhla region of Western Sahara.

Capacity
23.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
ACWA Power
Location
23.6816°, -15.9594°

Morocco, Africa

Location
Coordinates:: 23.681600, -15.959400
Open in Google Maps
Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Morocco
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
MoroccoEnergy Profile
45
Total Plants
8.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasWind
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).

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.