Central Térmica Patagonia— 125.1 MW Natural Gas
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.
7 years old
Argentina, South America
- 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
7 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Energía del Sur S.A. operates 13 plants totalling 3,746 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 321 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
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
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