MOTORES CENTRAL BATLLE is an 80 MW oil power plant in Uruguay, operated by an undisclosed entity and commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #2 of 4 oil plants in Uruguay. Its 80 MW accounts for 20.74% of the country's total oil capacity of 386 MW. The largest oil plant in Uruguay is PUNTA DEL TIGRE A at 300 MW, making MOTORES CENTRAL BATLLE 3.75 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PUNTA DEL TIGRE A (300 MW, Oil), CTR (212 MW, Gas), and PUNTA DEL TIGRE 7 Y 8 (50 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Canelones Department, approximately 30 km from Montevideo.
Uruguay, South America
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Uruguay- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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