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Slana Generating Station1.2 MW Oil

Oil

Slana Generating Station is a 1.200 MW oil power plant in the United States of America. Operated by Alaska Power and Telephone Co, it was commissioned in 2016. This facility is one of 879 oil plants in the country, contributing to a total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. Ranked #833 of 879 oil plants in the United States, Slana's 1.200 MW is much smaller than the largest oil plant, Manatee, which has a capacity of 2,951 MW, making Slana approximately 2,458 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Alaska, approximately 300 km from Fairbanks.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Alaska Power and Telephone Co
Location
62.5928°, -143.5889°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 62.592800, -143.588900
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Technical Details
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 AmericaEnergy Profile
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil 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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