Lae is a 30 MW oil-fired power plant in Papua New Guinea, operated by Daewoo International. Commissioned in 2015, it contributes to the country's oil energy sector. Ranked #2 of 7 oil plants in Papua New Guinea, Lae's 30 MW represents 21.44% of the country's total oil capacity of 140 MW. The largest oil plant in Papua New Guinea is Ok Tedi at 45 MW, making Lae 1.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Morobe Province, approximately 300 km from the capital city, Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Papua New Guinea- Continent
- Oceania
- 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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