CALIBU DPP is a 30 MW oil power plant in the Philippines, operated since 1999. Ranked #18 of 32 oil plants in the Philippines. Its 30 MW represents 0.94% of the Philippines' total oil capacity of 3,190 MW. The largest oil plant in the Philippines is MALAYA at 650 MW, making CALIBU DPP 21.7 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are One Subic Power Plant (130.3 MW, Oil) and SUBIC DPP (116 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the province of Zambales, approximately 100 km northwest of Manila.
8 years old
Philippines, Asia
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
Philippines- Continent
- Asia
- 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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