TABUK-4 is a 20 MW oil power plant in Saudi Arabia, operated by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). Commissioned in 2016, it represents 0.03% of Saudi Arabia's total oil capacity of 66,128 MW, which consists of 79 oil plants. It ranks #67 of 79 oil plants in Saudi Arabia. Ranked #67 of 79 oil plants in Saudi Arabia, TABUK-4's 20 MW accounts for 0.03% of the country's total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia is SHAIBA (SEC) at 6,794 MW, making TABUK-4 339.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include TABUK-2 (985.4 MW, Oil), Tabuk Power Plant (744 MW, Oil), and TABUK-1 (102 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Tabuk region, approximately 60 km from the city of Tabuk.
10 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
Nearby Power Plants
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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