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Kohinoor Energy Power Plant131.44 MW Oil

Oil

Kohinoor Energy Power Plant is a 131.44 MW oil-fired facility located in Punjab, Pakistan. It is operated by Kohinoor Energy Limited and contributes to the country's energy production. Kohinoor Energy ranks as the 19th largest oil plant in Pakistan. With a capacity of 131.44 MW, it accounts for approximately 1.34% of Pakistan'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, Kohinoor Energy is about 8.2% the size. Oil plays a limited role in Pakistan's energy mix, contributing around 3% of the total electricity generation. The country's reliance on oil is influenced by its energy needs and resource availability. Kohinoor Energy is located approximately 50 km from Lahore, a major urban center in the region.

Capacity
131.44 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Kohinoor Energy Limited
Location
31.2631°, 74.1890°

Pakistan, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 31.263146, 74.188992
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Pakistan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
PakistanEnergy Profile
198
Total Plants
98.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalOil
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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