Central Térmica Rio Grande is an 81.75 MW gas power plant in Argentina, operated by Cooperativa electrica de Rio Grande. Ranked #48 of 82 gas plants in Argentina. Its 81.75 MW represents 0.35% of Argentina's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. The largest gas plant in Argentina is Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, making Central Térmica Rio Grande 28.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include RIO GRANDE (750 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Tierra del Fuego, approximately 2,500 km south of Buenos Aires.
11 years old
Argentina, South America
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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