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Soraz54 MW Oil

Oil

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.

Capacity
54 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Niger Petroleum Company
Location
14.1888°, 8.7859°

Niger, Africa

Location
Coordinates:: 14.188800, 8.785900
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Niger
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
NigerEnergy Profile
7
Total Plants
0.2 GW
Total Capacity
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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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