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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.

Capacity
113 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Petron Corporation
Location
7.0694°, 122.2014°

Philippines, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Petron Corporation operates 2 plants totalling 253 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 7.069400, 122.201400
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
225.2 Kt
346 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.48 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
49.0K
cars per year
30.0K
homes per year
10.2M
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

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