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Central Termoelectrica Presidente Juarez1,303 MW Gas

Gas

Central Termoelectrica Presidente Juarez is a 1,303 MW gas power plant located in Mexico. Commissioned in 1963. Owned by Comisión Federal de Electricidad.

Capacity
1,303 MW

1.30 GW

Commissioning Year
1963

63 years old

Owner
Comisión Federal de Electricidad
Location
32.3686°, -117.0686°

Mexico, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 32.368628, -117.068592
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.52 Mt
5136 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
158.56 Mt
Over 63 years of operation
Past Retirement
1993
33 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
547.1K
cars per year
335.6K
homes per year
114.4M
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

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