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Central de ciclo combinado Dulces Nombres1,308 MW Gas

Gas

Central de ciclo combinado Dulces Nombres is a 1,308 MW gas power plant located in Mexico. Commissioned in 2002. Owned by Iberdrola.

Capacity
1,308 MW

1.31 GW

Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Iberdrola
Location
25.7178°, -100.0959°

Mexico, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 25.717765, -100.095901
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.53 Mt
5156 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
60.64 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
549.2K
cars per year
336.9K
homes per year
114.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Mexico
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

MexicoEnergy Profile

419
Total Stations
141.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroOilCoal
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.

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