Duba Power Plant is an oil-fired power facility in Saudi Arabia with a capacity of 0 MW. It is operated by the Saudi Electricity Company and is located at coordinates 27.3678, 35.6576. Ranked #70 of 79 oil plants in Saudi Arabia, Duba Power Plant contributes 0% to the country's total oil capacity of 66,128 MW. The largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia is SHAIBA (SEC) at 6,794 MW, making Duba 6.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Green Duba Power Plant (600 MW, Gas), DUBA (185 MW, Oil), and Duba 1 ISCC (43 MW, Solar). The facility is situated in Tabuk Province, approximately 200 km from the city of Tabuk.
16 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
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
Saudi Arabia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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