Douglas is a 26.1 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by Arizona Public Service Co and commissioned in 1972. Ranked #159 of 879 oil plants in the United States, Douglas represents 0.07% of the total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Douglas 113 times smaller. Nearby plants include Central Termoeléctrica El Fresnal (335 MW, Gas), Naco Nogales (258 MW, Gas), and Agua Prieta II (12 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Arizona, approximately 80 km southeast of Tucson.
54 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileOil 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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