Uthuru Janani is a 24 MW oil power plant in Sri Lanka, operated by the Ceylon Electricity Board. It is one of 9 oil plants in the country, contributing to a total oil capacity of 1,205 MW. This plant accounts for 1.99% of Sri Lanka's oil capacity. Ranked #8 of 9 oil plants in Sri Lanka, Uthuru Janani's 24 MW is significantly smaller than the largest oil plant, CEB Kelantitissa, which has a capacity of 382 MW, making Uthuru Janani 15.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Northern Power (36 MW, Oil), Vallimunai (12 MW, Wind), and Pollupalai (12 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Northern Province, approximately 250 km from the nearest major city, 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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