COGENERACION REPSOL is a 40.83 MW oil power plant in Spain, operated by REPSOL PETROLEO S.A. and commissioned in 1994. Ranked #21 of 30 oil plants in Spain, this plant's capacity accounts for 0.66% of Spain's total oil capacity of 6,176 MW. The largest oil plant in Spain is CT SANTURCE 2 at 897 MW, making COGENERACION REPSOL 22 times smaller. Nearby plants include REPSOL PUERTOLLANO (80.5 MW, Gas), Ibersol CSP (50 MW, Solar), and Picón II (50 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Castilla-La Mancha, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Madrid.
32 years old
Spain, Europe
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
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- 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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