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Lome101.214 MW Oil

Oil

Lome is a 101.214 MW oil-fired power plant in Togo. Ranked #1 of 1 oil plant in Togo. Its 101.214 MW represents 100% of Togo's total oil capacity of 101 MW. The largest oil plant in Togo is Lome at 101 MW, making this facility equal in size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tag-Lpo (28.3 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Maritime Region, approximately 5 km from Lomé.

Capacity
101.214 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Togolese Government
Location
6.1700°, 1.3500°

Togo, Africa

Location
Coordinates:: 6.170000, 1.350000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Togo
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
TogoEnergy Profile
3
Total Plants
0.2 GW
Total Capacity
OilHydroGas
Top Fuels
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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