Ndola is a 50 MW oil-fired power plant in Zambia, operated by ZESCO. Ranked #1 of 7 oil plants in Zambia. Its 50 MW represents 29.48% of Zambia's total oil capacity of 170 MW. The largest oil plant in Zambia is Ndola at 50 MW, making it the only plant of this size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Nkana (20 MW, Oil), Luanshya Nchanga (14.6 MW, Oil), and Mufulira Nchanga (10 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Zambia, approximately 13 km from Ndola city center.
Zambia, Africa
- 6. largest of 15 plants in Zambia
- #13,085 worldwide by installed capacity
- #652 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 1.86% of the installed capacity of Zambia
ZESCO operates 12 plants totalling 2,330 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 45 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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