Pedregal Pacora Power Plant is a 53.4 MW oil power plant in Panama, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #4 of 4 oil plants in Panama, it accounts for 20.35% 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 Pedregal Pacora 1.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bayano Hydroelectric Power Plant (260 MW, Hydro), ACP Miraflores 3 and 4 Thermal Power Plant (59 MW, Oil), and ACP Miraflores IC Power Plant (54 MW, Oil). The plant is situated in the Panamá Province, about 30 km east of 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
Nearby Power Plants
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).
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.