Ulagunan is an 8.4 MW oil power plant in Papua New Guinea, operated by PNG Power Limited. Ranked #6 of 7 oil plants in Papua New Guinea, Ulagunan's 8.4 MW accounts for 6% 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 Ulagunan 5.4 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the East New Britain Province, approximately 700 km east of Port Moresby.
11 years old
Papua New Guinea, Oceania
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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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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