Hilton Head is a 117.9 MW oil-fired power plant located in South Carolina, United States, operated by the South Carolina Public Service Authority since its commissioning in 1976. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the state's energy production. It is the 55th largest oil plant in the United States. With 117.9 MW, it represents 0.31% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The United States has 879 oil plants with a combined capacity of 38,410 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Manatee at 2,951 MW, Hilton Head is approximately 1/25th the size. Oil plays a minor role in the overall energy mix of the United States, contributing to about 2% of the total electricity generation. The facility's location in South Carolina allows it to tap into regional energy needs, especially during peak demand periods. Hilton Head is situated approximately 20 km from the coast, near the Atlantic Ocean.
50 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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