The One Subic Power Plant is a key infrastructure asset in Philippines's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 130.3 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing oil energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the One Subic Power Generation Corporation, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1994, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Philippines, One Subic Power Plant occupies the #5 position among all operational oil power plants. Its 130.3 MW capacity represents a 4.08% share of Philippines's total installed oil generating capacity, which currently stands at 3,190 MW. The largest operational oil installation in Philippines is the MALAYA with an output of 650 MW, making the One Subic Power Plant approximately 5.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.3637% of Philippines's aggregate generation capacity of 35,822 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of oil power plants (modeled at 15% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 171,214 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Philippines consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 57,071 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 14.8174° latitude and 120.3002° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Mariveles Coal-Fired Power Plant (coal-fired, 650 MW), the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (oil-fired, 648 MW), the LIMAY CCGT (oil-fired, 620 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Philippines.
32 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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