Soraz is a 54 MW oil power plant in Niger, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is operated by an undisclosed entity. Ranked #1 of 5 oil plants in Niger, Soraz's 54 MW represents 44.05% of Niger's total oil capacity of 123 MW. The largest oil plant in Niger is Soraz at 54 MW, making it equal in size. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Niger's central region, approximately 1,200 km from Niamey.
15 years old
Niger, 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
Niger- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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