TABUK-1 is a 102 MW oil-fired power plant located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, operated by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) since its commissioning in 1982. The facility generates electricity using oil as fuel. It ranks as the 58th largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 0.15% 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 Saudi Arabia, SHAIBA (SEC) at 6,794 MW, TABUK-1 is approximately one-sixty-seventh the size. Oil is a dominant energy source in Saudi Arabia, accounting for about 90% of the country's electricity generation. The nation's vast oil reserves support its reliance on oil-fired power plants. TABUK-1 is situated approximately 100 km north of the city of Tabuk in the northwestern region.
44 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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