CENTRAL TERMICA PIQUIRENDA SA is a 30.44 MW oil power plant in Argentina, operated by EMDERSA GENERACION SALTA SA - PAMPA ENERGIA since 2010. Ranked #15 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, this plant accounts for 1.04% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making CENTRAL TERMICA PIQUIRENDA SA 15.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include TARTAGAL (17 MW, Gas) and CT TARTAGAL (10 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Salta Province, approximately 200 km northwest of Salta City.
16 years old
Argentina, South America
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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An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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