SAN GREGORIO is a 1.44 MW oil power plant in Uruguay, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #4 of 4 oil plants in Uruguay, SAN GREGORIO's capacity represents 0.37% of Uruguay's total oil capacity of 386 MW. The largest oil plant in Uruguay is PUNTA DEL TIGRE A at 300 MW, making SAN GREGORIO 0.0048 times smaller. The nearest plant is PAMPA (141.6 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Colonia department, approximately 150 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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