Scarborough is an 11 MW oil power plant in Trinidad and Tobago, operated by the Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago. This facility is one of only two oil plants in the country. Ranked #2 of 2 oil plants in Trinidad and Tobago, Scarborough accounts for 4.06% of the total oil capacity of 271 MW. The largest oil plant in Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain at 260 MW, making Scarborough 23.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Cove Power Station (65.6 MW, Gas). Scarborough is situated in the Tobago region, approximately 30 km from Scarborough, the nearest major town.
Trinidad and Tobago, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Trinidad and Tobago- Continent
- North America
- 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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