Northern Power is a 36 MW oil power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by Ceylon Electricity Board. Ranked #7 of 9 oil plants in Sri Lanka. Its 36 MW represents 2.99% of Sri Lanka's 1,205 MW total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Sri Lanka is CEB Kelantitissa at 382 MW, making this facility 10.6 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Uthuru Janani (24 MW, Oil) and Vallimunai (12 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Northern Province, approximately 30 km from Jaffna.
Sri Lanka, Asia
- 22. largest of 47 plants in Sri Lanka
- #15,676 worldwide by installed capacity
- #742 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.97% of the installed capacity of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Electricity Board operates 29 plants totalling 3,377 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 98 MW combined
Source: Ceylon Electricity Board
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
Sri Lanka- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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