ACP Miraflores IC Power Plant Panama is a 54 MW oil power plant in Panama. Ranked #3 of 4 oil plants in Panama, it represents 20.58% of the country's total oil capacity of 262 MW. The largest oil plant in Panama is PanAm IC Power Plant at 96 MW, making this facility 1.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Central 9 de Enero (JB) CCGT Power Plant (160 MW, Gas), Bahia las Minas Coal Power Plant (120 MW, Coal), and PanAm IC Power Plant (96 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the province of Colón, approximately 80 km from Panama City.
11 years old
Panama, North America
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
Panama- Continent
- North America
- 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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