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ROMELCO Power Station

Oil

ROMELCO Power Station is a 0 MW oil-fired power plant in the Philippines. The plant is operated in the Philippines, and the commissioning year is not provided. This facility is currently not operational. Ranked #25 of 32 oil plants in the Philippines. Its 0 MW capacity represents 0% of the Philippines' total oil capacity of 3,190 MW. The largest oil plant in the Philippines is MALAYA at 650 MW, making ROMELCO infinitely smaller. Nearby plants include Romblon Wind Farm (0 MW, Wind), NPC Power Plant (0 MW, Unknown), and NPC Diesel Power Plant (0 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Philippines, approximately 12.9 km from the nearest major city based on coordinates.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
ROMELCO
Location
12.9386°, 122.0964°

Philippines, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 12.938649, 122.096364
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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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