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Central Térmica Patagonia125.1 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Central Térmica Patagonia is a 125.1 MW gas-fired power plant located in Argentina, operated by Energía del Sur S.A. The facility utilizes natural gas for electricity generation and contributes to the country's overall energy supply. It is the 42nd largest gas plant in Argentina. With 125.1 MW, it represents 0.53% of Argentina's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. Argentina has 82 gas plants with a combined capacity of 23,690 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, this facility is approximately 5.4% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Argentina's energy mix, accounting for about 30% of the country's electricity generation. The Central Térmica Patagonia plant supports local energy demands while utilizing domestic gas resources. It is situated in the Patagonia region, approximately 1,500 km southwest of Buenos Aires.

Capacity
125.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
Energía del Sur S.A.
Location
-45.7930°, -67.5146°

Argentina, South America

Context & rankings
  • 105. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
  • #9,116 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,069 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.18% of the installed capacity of Argentina
Age & fleet comparison

7 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Energía del Sur S.A. operates 13 plants totalling 3,746 MW

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 321 MW combined

Nearest plant: COMODORO RIVADAVIA - ANTONIO MORAN (6.1 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -45.792994, -67.514588
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
241.6 Kt
493 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.69 Mt
Over 7 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2049
23 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
52.5K
cars per year
32.2K
homes per year
11.0M
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
Argentina
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ArgentinaEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
70.2 GW
Total Capacity
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