CAPITAL CATAMARCA - PREDIO EX CARCEL is a 7.075 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by ENDESA COSTANERA since its commissioning. Ranked #66 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, this facility contributes 0.24% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making this facility 66 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 plant is located in Catamarca Province, approximately 100 km from the nearest major city.
16 years old
Argentina, South America
- 283. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #26,605 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,366 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Argentina
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
ENDESA COSTANERA operates 5 plants totalling 2,321 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 707 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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