Puna is a 39.1 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc and commissioned in 1990. Ranked #122 of 879 oil plants in the United States, Puna accounts for 0.1% of the country's total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Puna 75.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Puna Geothermal Venture I (51 MW, Geothermal), W H Hill (37.1 MW, Oil), and Kanoelehua (21 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Hawaii County, approximately 30 km from Hilo.
36 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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