Japan Power Company Lahore is a 120 MW oil-fired power plant located in Lahore, Pakistan, operated by an Independent Power Producer (IPP) since its commissioning in 2000. The facility generates electricity from oil, contributing to Pakistan's overall energy generation. It is the 23rd largest oil plant in Pakistan. With 120 MW, it represents 1.23% of the country's total oil capacity of 9,774 MW. Pakistan has 26 oil plants with a combined capacity of 9,774 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, کوٹ ادو پاور پلانٹ at 1,600 MW, this facility is approximately one-thirteenth the size. Oil plays a smaller role in Pakistan's energy mix, contributing around 10% of the total electricity generation. The Japan Power Company Lahore utilizes imported oil, which is a common practice due to limited domestic production. The plant is located approximately 20 km from the center of Lahore in the Punjab province.
26 years old
Pakistan, Asia
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
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- 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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