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Anixas24.3 MW Oil

Oil

Anixas is a 24.3 MW oil power plant in Namibia, ranking #2 of 3 oil plants in the country. This plant contributes 40.57% of Namibia's total oil capacity of 60 MW. The largest oil plant in Namibia is Paratus (Walvis) at 26 MW, making Anixas 1.1 times larger. The nearest plant within 50 km is Paratus (Walvis) (25.6 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Erongo region, approximately 300 km from Windhoek.

Capacity
24.3 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Namibia Power Corporation
Location
-22.9575°, 14.5053°

Namibia, Africa

Location

Coordinates:: -22.957500, 14.505300
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
48.4 Kt
75 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
532.7 Kt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
10.5K
cars per year
6.5K
homes per year
2.2M
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
Namibia
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

NamibiaEnergy Profile

13
Total Plants
0.5 GW
Total Capacity
HydroCoalSolarOil
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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