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
- 5. largest of 15 plants in Papua New Guinea
- #16,426 worldwide by installed capacity
- #784 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 7.37% of the installed capacity of Papua New Guinea
Daewoo International operates 1 plants totalling 30 MW
Source: Lahmeyer India
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
Papua New Guinea- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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