TABARJAL is a 103.2 MW oil-fired power plant located in Tabarjal, Saudi Arabia, operated by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) since its commissioning in 2002. The facility generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source. It ranks as the 57th largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia. With a capacity of 103.2 MW, it represents 0.16% of the country's total oil capacity of 66,128 MW. Saudi Arabia has 79 oil plants with a combined capacity of 66,128 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in the country, SHAIBA (SEC) at 6,794 MW, TABARJAL is roughly 1.5% the size. Oil remains a dominant energy source in Saudi Arabia, contributing significantly to the country's electricity generation. The Kingdom's vast oil reserves support a heavy reliance on this fuel type, especially in regions with limited access to alternative energy sources. TABARJAL is located in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, approximately 300 km from the capital, Riyadh, emphasizing the country's extensive oil infrastructure.
24 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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