Lakdhanavi is a 24 MW oil power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by Ceylon Electricity Board. Ranked #8 of 9 oil plants in Sri Lanka. Its 24 MW represents 1.99% of Sri Lanka's total oil capacity of 1,205 MW. The largest oil plant in Sri Lanka is CEB Kelantitissa at 382 MW, making this facility 15.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include CEB Kelantitissa (382 MW, Oil), Yugadanavi (300 MW, Oil), and Sojitz Kelanitissa (168 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Western Province, approximately 35 km south of Colombo.
Sri Lanka, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Sri Lanka- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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