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Cebu Private Power Corporation70 MW Oil

Oil

Cebu Private Power Corporation is a 70 MW oil-fired power plant in the Philippines, operated by Aboitiz Power Corporation since 1998. Ranked #10 of 32 oil plants in the Philippines, it accounts for 2.19% of the country's total oil capacity of 3,190 MW. The largest oil plant in the Philippines is MALAYA at 650 MW, making Cebu Private Power Corporation 9.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Naga power complex (311 MW, Coal) and Toledo Power Company (150 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Cebu Province, approximately 30 km from Cebu City.

Capacity
70 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
Aboitiz Power Corporation
Location
10.2896°, 123.8972°

Philippines, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 10.289574, 123.897205
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
139.5 Kt
215 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.91 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Closing Soon
2028
2 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
30.3K
cars per year
18.6K
homes per year
6.3M
trees to offset

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

PhilippinesEnergy Profile

223
Total Plants
35.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroOil
Top Fuels

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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