Lusaka is a 15 MW oil-fired power plant in Zambia, operated by ZESCO since its commissioning. Ranked #5 of 7 oil plants in Zambia, Lusaka's 15 MW represents 8.84% of Zambia's total oil capacity of 170 MW. The largest oil plant in Zambia is Ndola at 50 MW, making Lusaka 3.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kafue Gorge (990 MW, Hydro) and Kafue (47.5 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Lusaka Province, approximately 15 km from the capital city, Lusaka.
Zambia, Africa
- 11. largest of 15 plants in Zambia
- #21,166 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,054 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.56% of the installed capacity of Zambia
ZESCO operates 12 plants totalling 2,330 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 1,050 MW combined
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
Zambia- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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