Myrtle Beach is a 111.5 MW oil-fired power plant located in South Carolina, USA, operated by the South Carolina Public Service Authority since its commissioning in 1969. The facility generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source. It ranks as the 58th largest oil plant in the United States. With a capacity of 111.5 MW, it accounts for 0.29% 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, Myrtle Beach is about 3.8% the size. Oil contributes a smaller share to the overall energy mix in the United States, which is dominated by natural gas and renewables. The plant's location near the coast allows for efficient transportation of fuel. Myrtle Beach is situated approximately 10 km from the Atlantic Ocean in Horry County.
57 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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