Boutoute is a 19 MW oil-fired power plant in Senegal, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #3 of 5 oil plants in Senegal. Its 19 MW represents 4.04% of Senegal's total oil capacity of 470 MW. The largest oil plant in Senegal is Cap Des Biches at 327 MW, making Boutoute 17.2 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Senegal, approximately 12.6 km from the nearest major city based on coordinates.
Senegal, Africa
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
Senegal- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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