WMPC is a 113 MW oil-fired power plant located in the Philippines. It operates using oil as its primary fuel source and contributes to the country's energy supply. Ranked as the 7th largest oil plant in the Philippines, WMPC accounts for 3.54% of the country's total oil capacity of 3,190 MW. The Philippines has 32 oil plants with a combined capacity of 3,190 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, MALAYA at 650 MW, WMPC is about 1/6th the size. Oil remains a vital component of the Philippines' energy mix, providing around 9% of the total electricity generation. The country's reliance on oil-fired plants is influenced by its geographical layout and energy demands. WMPC is located approximately 700 km southwest of Manila in the Mindanao region.
11 years old
Philippines, Asia
- 74. largest of 223 plants in Philippines
- #9,531 worldwide by installed capacity
- #431 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.32% of the installed capacity of Philippines
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Petron Corporation operates 2 plants totalling 253 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 100 MW combined
Nearest plant: Western Mindanao Power Corporation Zamboanga Power Plant (1.9 km)
Source: Philippines Department of Energy
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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