CENSA Amfels IC Power Plant Nicaragua is a 64 MW oil power facility located in Nicaragua. It ranks as the second largest oil plant in the country, which has a total of 8 oil plants with a combined capacity of 407 MW. This plant accounts for 15.74% of Nicaragua's oil capacity. Ranked #2 of 8 oil plants in Nicaragua, CENSA Amfels IC Power Plant's 64 MW is smaller than the largest oil plant, Corinto Barge IC Power Plant, which has a capacity of 71 MW, making it 1.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include San Jacinto-Tizate Geothermal Power Plant (82 MW, Geothermal) and Momotombo Geothermal Power Plant (77 MW, Geothermal). The facility is situated approximately 140 km from the capital city, Managua.
Nicaragua, 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
Nicaragua- 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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