Riyadh 3 is a 70 MW oil-fired power plant in Saudi Arabia, operated by the Saudi Electricity Company since 1972. Ranked #62 of 79 oil plants in Saudi Arabia. Its 70 MW represents 0.11% of Saudi Arabia'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 97.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Riyadh Power Plant 9 (5,980 MW, Gas), Riyadh Power Plant 10 (4,600 MW, Gas), and Riyadh 9 (3,616.6 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Riyadh Province, approximately 40 km northeast of Riyadh city.
54 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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