محطة توليد الكهرباء في شمال بريدة is a 90 MW oil-fired power plant in Saudi Arabia, operated by Saudi Electricity Company. Ranked #60 of 79 oil plants in Saudi Arabia, it accounts for 0.14% of 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 this facility 75.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include QASSIM CENTRAL (1,610.68 MW, Oil), الشركة السعودية للكهرباء (1,083 MW, Oil), and BURAIDAH (104.5 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Al-Qassim Province, approximately 350 km northwest of Riyadh.
12 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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