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SPPC Diesel Power Plant55 MW Oil

Oil

SPPC Diesel Power Plant is a 55 MW oil power facility in the Philippines, operated by Southern Philippines Power Corporation. Ranked #13 of 32 oil plants in the Philippines, it contributes 1.72% of the country's total oil capacity of 3,190 MW. The largest oil plant in the Philippines is MALAYA at 650 MW, making SPPC 11.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include SMGP Malita Power Plant (300 MW, Coal) and Davao San Miguel power station (300 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Davao Region, approximately 100 km from Davao City.

Capacity
55 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Southern Philippines Power Corporation
Location
6.1299°, 125.2599°

Philippines, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 6.129854, 125.259852
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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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