Central térmica Río Chico— 103.31 MW Natural Gas
Central térmica Río Chico is a 103.31 MW gas-fired power plant located in Santa Cruz, Argentina. The specific operator is not mentioned, and it was commissioned in an unspecified year. It ranks as the 46th largest gas plant in Argentina. With a capacity of 103.31 MW, it represents 0.44% of Argentina's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. Argentina operates 82 gas plants with a combined capacity of 23,690 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in the country, Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, Central térmica Río Chico is approximately 4.4% the size. Gas plays a significant role in Argentina's energy landscape, accounting for a substantial portion of the electricity generation mix. The country's reliance on natural gas is influenced by its abundant reserves, particularly in the Neuquén province. The plant is located in a remote area of Santa Cruz, approximately 1,500 km from Buenos Aires, highlighting the geographic diversity of energy resources in Argentina.
11 years old
Argentina, South America
- 116. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #9,878 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,242 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of Argentina
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Central Termica Rio Chico S.A. operates 1 plants totalling 103 MW
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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