Kaolack is a 15.36 MW oil power plant in Senegal, commissioned in 2011. Ranked #4 of 5 oil plants in Senegal. Its 15.36 MW represents 3.26% of Senegal's total oil capacity of 470 MW. The largest oil plant in Senegal is Cap Des Biches at 327 MW, making Kaolack 21.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kahone 1 (21.2 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Kaolack region, approximately 150 km from the capital city, Dakar.
Senegal, Africa
- 9. largest of 10 plants in Senegal
- #21,130 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,049 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 2.21% of the installed capacity of Senegal
Senegalese Government operates 3 plants totalling 47 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 50 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
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