FORESTAL DEL ATLANTICO is a 24.8 MW oil power plant in Spain, operated by FORESTAL DEL ATLANTICO S.A. since 2012. Ranked #22 of 30 oil plants in Spain. Its 24.8 MW accounts for 0.4% of Spain's total oil capacity of 6,176 MW. The largest oil plant in Spain is CT SANTURCE 2 at 897 MW, making FORESTAL DEL ATLANTICO 36.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Central de Ciclo Combinado Endesa - As Pontes (856 MW, Gas), CTCC AS PONTES GRUPO 5 (855.67 MW, Gas), and MEIRAMA GRUPO 1 (557.2 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Galicia, approximately 30 km from the city of A Coruña.
14 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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