Saba Power Company Sheikhupura is a 114 MW oil-fired power plant located in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, operated by an Independent Power Producer (IPP). Commissioned in 1999, the plant generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source. This facility ranks as the 24th largest oil plant in Pakistan. With a capacity of 114 MW, it represents 1.17% of Pakistan's total oil capacity of 9,774 MW. Pakistan operates 26 oil plants with a combined capacity of 9,774 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in the country, کوٹ ادو پاور پلانٹ at 1,600 MW, Saba Power Company Sheikhupura is about one-seventh the size. Oil contributes to around 10% of Pakistan's energy mix, primarily used for electricity generation in areas where natural gas supply is limited. The reliance on oil plants is significant in Punjab province, where Sheikhupura is located, approximately 40 km from Lahore.
27 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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