Capital Catamarca - Predio Choya is a 5.728 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by Endesa Costanera. It was commissioned in 2000 and contributes to the country's energy mix. Ranked #73 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, this plant's 5.728 MW accounts for 0.2% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making Capital Catamarca 81.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Planicie Banderita (472 MW, Hydro), Saujil (22.5 MW, Solar), and CT Catamarca (19.2 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Catamarca Province, approximately 1,100 km northwest of Buenos Aires.
Argentina, South America
- 298. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #27,841 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,453 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Argentina
ENDESA COSTANERA operates 5 plants totalling 2,321 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 708 MW combined
Source: Ministerio de Energía y Minería
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
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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