Power mix by fuel (Angola)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Angola electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
185gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
73.7%low-carbon electricity
73.7%renewables
26.3%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Angola
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soyo power station | Gas | 1,470 |
| 2 | Capanda | Hydro | 520 |
| 3 | Cambambe | Hydro | 180 |
| 4 | Central Caminho de Ferro de Luanda (CFL) power station | Oil | 125 |
| 5 | Luanda Diesel | Oil | 58 |
| 6 | Matala | Hydro | 40 |
| 7 | Biopio | Oil | 23 |
| 8 | Luanda Refinery | Oil | 18 |
| 9 | Huambo | Oil | 16 |
| 10 | Rio Luachimo | Hydro | 16 |
| 11 | Biopio (hydro) | Hydro | 15 |
| 12 | Namibe | Gas | 12 |
| 13 | Xitoto | Oil | 11 |
| 14 | Malongo | Oil | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Angola?
There are 14 current or operating power-plant records in Angola in this open dataset, with about 2,514 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Angola?
Soyo power station is the largest at about 1,470 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Angola?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (7 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Angola's electricity grid?
Angola's grid carbon intensity is about 185 gCO₂/kWh, with 73.7% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).