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.
11 years old
Togo, Africa
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
Togo- Continent
- Africa
- 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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