Jabana 1 is a 7.8 MW oil power plant in Rwanda, operated by Rwanda Energy Group Limited since its commissioning in 2005. It is one of only two oil plants in the country. Ranked #2 of 2 oil plants in Rwanda, Jabana 1's 7.8 MW accounts for 28.06% of Rwanda's total oil capacity of 28 MW. The largest oil plant in Rwanda is Jabana 2 at 20 MW, making Jabana 1 2.56 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Nyabarongo I (28 MW, Hydro), Jabana 2 (20 MW, Oil), and Mukungwa (12 MW, Hydro). The facility is located near Kigali, approximately 15 km northwest of the capital.
21 years old
Rwanda, Africa
- 9. largest of 11 plants in Rwanda
- #26,191 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,339 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 4.03% of the installed capacity of Rwanda
21 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) Government of Rwanda operates 7 plants totalling 143 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 112 MW combined
Source: REG
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
Rwanda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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