Which power plants supply most of Timor-Leste's electricity?

Two newly constructed power plants supply most of Timor-Leste’s electricity: (i) the 119-megawatt (MW) Hera plant, located near Dili, became operational in 2011; and (ii) the 136 MW Betano plant, located in the Manufahi district on Timor-Leste’s south coast, became This summary is based on ADB. 2014.

Can Timor-Leste generate electricity?

Coal- /oil-fired steam power generation, offshore gas and nuclear power are all large-scale options, and are not considered feasible for Timor-Leste, which has a relatively small power system. III. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE SECTOR

Who financed Timor-Leste (East Timor) study?

Timor-Leste (East Timor). The study was financed by Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its TA No. 3748-TIM: Preparing the Power Sector Development Plan.

Did East Timor have a low electrification ratio?

Even then, East Timor had the second lowest electrification ratio of Indonesian provinces. The events of 1999 resulted in widespread destruction of almost all power sector assets, including administrative buildings, power stations, power lines, and associated records and documentation.

Does geopolitics influence Timor-Leste's energy reconstruction?

Totalling 280 MW, the national generation capacity is much greater than the current national peak load of 70 MW. It was commented that the two largest power stations were second-hand generators installed through a partnership with China, highlighting the influence of geopolitics in Timor-Leste's energy reconstruction. Fig. 4.

What fuel does Timor-Leste use?

The power sector in Timor-Leste runs almost entirely on imported diesel. Roughly 90% of the sector’s operating costs are fuel costs associated with power generation. In 2013, the government spent $100.8 million on fuel for power generation out of the $114.6 million it had allocated to the sector.