BURAIDAH is a 104.5 MW oil-fired power plant located in Saudi Arabia, operated by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) since its commissioning in 1982. The facility generates electricity from oil, contributing to the country's thermal power generation capacity. It ranks as the 56th largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia, which has a total of 79 oil plants with a combined capacity of 66,128 MW. BURAIDAH accounts for approximately 0.16% of the country's total oil generation capacity. Compared to the largest oil plant, SHAIBA (SEC) at 6,794 MW, this facility is about 1.5% the size. Oil remains a dominant fuel source in Saudi Arabia's energy landscape, supplying around 90% of the country's electricity generation. The country continues to rely heavily on oil due to its vast reserves and established infrastructure. The plant is located approximately 400 km northwest of Riyadh in the Al-Qassim Province.
44 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Saudi Arabia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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