Lugogo Substation is a 50 MW oil power plant in Uganda, with a single operator. It is the only oil plant in the country, commissioned in 2011. Ranked #1 of 1 oil plants in Uganda, Lugogo Substation accounts for 100% of the country's oil capacity of 50 MW. The largest oil plant in Uganda is also Lugogo Substation at 50 MW. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bujagali Falls (250 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Central Region of Uganda, approximately 10 km from Kampala.
11 years old
Uganda, Africa
- 4. largest of 11 plants in Uganda
- #13,085 worldwide by installed capacity
- #652 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 6.47% of the installed capacity of Uganda
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited operates 5 plants totalling 456 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 647 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Uganda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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